Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Vaer Tactical Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $359 for the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION — a $160 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION wears larger at 48mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Vaer Tactical Field is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Vaer Tactical Field carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

What movement does the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION run compared to the Vaer Tactical Field?

The CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION runs a automatic caliber, while the Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsVaer Tactical Field

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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MSRP $359

Vaer Tactical Field

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MSRP $199

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EDGE EXPLORATION48mm

Tactical Field36mm

Power Reserve

EDGE EXPLORATION40h

Tactical Field40h

Water Resistance

EDGE EXPLORATION30m

Tactical Field100m

MSRP

EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

36mm

Lume

Swiss Super-Luminova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$359

$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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