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Vaer Tactical FieldvsLongines PRIMALUNA

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Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199
PRIMALUNA
LonginesPRIMALUNA
MSRP $1,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field36mm
PRIMALUNA30mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field40h
PRIMALUNA40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field100m
PRIMALUNA30m
MSRP
Tactical Field$199
PRIMALUNA$1,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
30mm
Thickness
8.4mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
36mm
Mother of Pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
L152.3
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$1,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Longines PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with the automatic version favored for its smooth sweep. The redesigned 34mm model features a fluid, polished case, available in steel or bi-metal, with dial options including mother-of-pearl. The automatic movement, Caliber L899, demonstrates consistent accuracy averaging a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions and 3-4 seconds per day on the wrist, performing within COSC standards. The automatic movement offers a 72-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Longines PRIMALUNA for its blend of classic aesthetics and contemporary design updates, particularly appreciating the automatic movement's performance and the watch's overall stylish appeal.

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