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Serica Ref. 6190 Field ChronometervsVaer Atlas

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Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its refined dials and slimmer case, with one owner calling the black dial the "blackest of blacks" and another finding it not top-heavy. The COSC-certified automatic movement is noted, and the Bonklip bracelet is described by one owner as the most comfortable they have ever experienced. However, one owner found the 9 o'clock crown undesirable and noted a ding on the bezel, while another owner found the Bonklip bracelet too small for their wrist. The €990 price is a significant increase from its predecessor, and some may miss the charm of a manual-winding caliber. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its updated design and comfortable bracelet, despite some concerns about the crown placement and price.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer38mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer42h
Atlas
Water Resistance
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer$1,293
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
M.S.L. - Enamel Balck
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Complications
COSC
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,293
$699
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