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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 $525

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Coutura44mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Coutura100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Coutura$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
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
V198

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$525

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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 report the Seiko Coutura's wear-resistant metal treatments maintain their appearance over years of ownership. The watch is praised for its solar power and perpetual calendar features, with some owners finding its weight and appearance captivating. However, opinions on its styling are divided, with some finding it gaudy or too busy, while others consider it beautiful and a fun departure from minimalist designs. Some owners express dissatisfaction with the proprietary bracelet. One owner notes the solar power reserve requires constant light exposure. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Coutura well for its durable finish and useful solar and perpetual calendar complications, despite polarizing styling.

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