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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsVaer Calendar Field

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
36mm
Thickness
9.4mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gray
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$189

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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