Which is cheaper, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $5,550 for the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON — a $5,351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON wears larger at 43mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer Tactical Field.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON carries a 52-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Tactical Field.

What movement does the Vaer Tactical Field run compared to the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON runs a automatic (L836.6).

Side by side

Vaer Tactical FieldvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vaer Tactical Field

vaer-tactical-field

MSRP $199

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

L2.839.4.52.2

MSRP $5,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tactical Field36mm

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm

Power Reserve

Tactical Field40h

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h

Water Resistance

Tactical Field100m

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m

MSRP

Tactical Field$199

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

36mm

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

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$5,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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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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