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Boldr Odyssey FreedivervsVaer Tactical Field

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Odyssey Freediver
BoldrOdyssey Freediver
MSRP $649
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Freediver40mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Freediver40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Freediver300m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Odyssey Freediver$649
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
14.2mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
202
36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Cal
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Odyssey Freediver

The Boldr Odyssey Freediver is praised for its bead-blasted steel case with polished bevels and a custom steel bracelet designed for wrist curvature. Reviewers note its strong legibility, applied details, and vintage-inspired date window on fresh dial colors. The 44mm case is surgical-grade steel with a brushed finish and angular lugs, water-resistant to 300 meters. It houses a Miyota 9075 movement with a jumping local hour function. On balance, reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Freediver's thoughtful case finishing and functional movement with a local hour complication.

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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