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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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