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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsNorqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki
NorqainWild ONE 42mm Khaki
MSRP $7,673

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki42mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki70h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki200m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki$7,673

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$7,673

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki for its innovative NORTEQ carbon composite case, which makes it exceptionally lightweight (84 grams) and comfortable on the wrist, with a silky texture and 200 meters of water resistance. The watch's unique design, detailed dial with a repeating double-N logo pattern, and chronometer-certified Kenissi NN20/1 movement are also highlighted. However, some find the skeletonized hands and polished markers clash with the otherwise matte aesthetic, and the price point of €4,890–€5,290 is considered high by some. One owner notes insufficient lume, though another reports excellent readability from white X1 Super-LumiNova. On balance, the consensus is that the Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki is highly regarded for its innovative materials and lightweight wearability, despite some polarizing design choices and its premium price.

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