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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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

Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
DLC
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
L888.5
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,350

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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