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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
DLC
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 82s5
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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