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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special EditionvsVaer Tactical Field

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Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
36mm
Thickness
13.4mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
36mm
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$199

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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