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Vaer Tactical FieldvsZelos Nova 37

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Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field36mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Tactical Field$199
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
8.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
37mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
36mm
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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