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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsSternglas Merion

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Merion200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
8.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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