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Farer LISSOMvsVaer Tactical Field

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LISSOM
FarerLISSOM
MSRP $1,150
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LISSOM38mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
LISSOM50h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
LISSOM50m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
LISSOM$1,150
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.8mm
43mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
36mm

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
Miyota 2035
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer LISSOM

Farer Lissom owners and reviewers widely praise its slim 7.95mm case and elegant 38mm dimensions, noting its well-balanced proportions and comfortable wearability. The vibrant and colorful dial designs, intricate details like grained textures and sunken sub-dials, and lume-filled dauphine hands are frequently highlighted as strengths. The manual-wind La Joux-Perret D100 movement is mentioned, with a claimed accuracy of +/- 15 seconds and a 50-hour power reserve, though one owner reported a movement failure after overwinding, which was resolved with excellent customer service. Some owners find the blue numerals and hands appear nearly black unless catching the light, and opinions are split on the 38mm size, with some finding it ideal and others a bit small for their wrist. The 42.8mm lug-to-lug measurement is noted as potentially appearing odd on larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer Lissom highly for its striking design and slim, wearable case at its price point.

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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