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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 Korean Field Solar

The Vaer Korean Field Solar is praised for its practical solar quartz movement, legible dial, and 36mm proportions. Reviewers note its utilitarian design inspired by 1950s A-17 timepieces and USA assembly for under $200. Accuracy is rated at -10/+20 seconds per month. One owner found the lume lacking and short-lived, while another reported issues with lug hole placement and flaking lume on a sibling model. A different owner in the line found the hour hand too long and the screw-down crown operation could be smoother. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Vaer Korean Field Solar for its accessible price point and practical solar quartz movement.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer38mm
Korean Field Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer42h
Korean Field Solar
Water Resistance
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer200m
Korean Field Solar100m
MSRP
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer$1,293
Korean Field Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
M.S.L. - Enamel Balck
USA 36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,293
$299
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