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Vaer FieldvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Field
VaerField
MSRP $329
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Field40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Field100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Field$329
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$388

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What people say

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Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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