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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 82s5
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$428

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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 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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