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Vaer Tactical FieldvsZelos Great White 43

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Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field36mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Tactical Field$199
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
36mm
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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