Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Vaer Tactical Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $310 for the Dan Henry 1970 — a $111 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Dan Henry 1970 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer Tactical Field.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1970 run compared to the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Dan Henry 1970 runs a automatic caliber, while the Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1970vsVaer Tactical Field

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

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

Vaer Tactical Field

vaer-tactical-field

MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

Tactical Field36mm

Power Reserve

197040h

Tactical Field40h

Water Resistance

1970200m

Tactical Field100m

MSRP

1970$310

Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Orange

36mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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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