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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsPinion Pure Steel

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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