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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
DLC
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$645

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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.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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