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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
8.4mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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