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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
DLC
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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