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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
8.4mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
DLC
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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