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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
DLC
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,083

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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