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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Casual
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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