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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsCitizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
DLC
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
U830
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$596

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What people say

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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 is praised for its updated 43mm titanium case, legible memory-in-pixel display, and cleaner, less cluttered design compared to previous versions. Reviewers highlight its versatile contemporary look and enhanced functionality from the caliber U830, while owners appreciate the MIP display and screw-down caseback. Some users find the interface clunky and the face busy, particularly noting the "calendar" label and the lack of radio or GPS time synchronization, with one owner finding the 45mm size and busy subdials less useful for non-pilots. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 highly for its impressive technology and improved legibility in a contemporary package.

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