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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
DLC
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9122
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,050

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

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