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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsZelos Aurora Field

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$529

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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