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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsSeiko Coutura

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Coutura42mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Coutura100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Coutura$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$550

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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.

Seiko Coutura

Owners widely praise the Seiko Coutura for its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one reporting minimal scratching after six years. The solar perpetual calendar and radio-controlled accuracy are noted as appealing features, alongside its attractive aesthetic and quality for the price. However, some find the design too busy, gaudy, or not suitable for daily wear, with mixed opinions on the proprietary bracelet. One owner flagged the solar power reserve as problematic, requiring constant light exposure. Overall, owners appreciate the Seiko Coutura for its functional solar and radio-controlled movement and durable build, despite some polarizing design elements.

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