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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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