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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMTvsVaer Tactical Field

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Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
MagretteMoana Pacific Waterman GMT
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT42mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT500m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.5mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.7mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
36mm
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA Caliber 2893-2
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199

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What people say

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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT for its attractive, retro-inspired design and excellent value. The 42mm case size is noted as appealing for those who find larger watches uncomfortable. Some find the second hand style visually perplexing, and one owner dislikes the unidirectional bezel. Accuracy figures range from -5s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

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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