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Vaer Calendar FieldvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Calendar Field36mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
Calendar Field40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
Calendar Field100m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
Calendar Field$189
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
8.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
L836.6
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$5,550

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What people say

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Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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