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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsPhoibos Apollo

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
DLC
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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