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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsVaer Tactical Field

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
36mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$199

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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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