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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
8.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,100

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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