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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsZelos Hammerhead 43 Field

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Hammerhead 43 Field
ZelosHammerhead 43 Field
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Hammerhead 43 Field43mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Hammerhead 43 Field40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Hammerhead 43 Field300m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Hammerhead 43 Field$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Navy
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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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 Hammerhead 43 Field

The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field is praised for its unique bronze case patina potential, masculine angular design, and fantastic lume. Owners also highlight the lovely Mosaic Ember and purple agate dials. However, some owners feel the 43mm case wears large, suited for wrists 7.5 inches and up, and a reviewer notes its substantial 17mm thickness. The rubber strap is disliked for making the watch feel top-heavy, and the date window is considered tiny and hard to see. Some owners express disappointment with the NH movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field well for its distinctive design and dial appeal at its price point.

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