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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
8.4mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
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
Ivory
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

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