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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsBoldr Field Medic

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Field Medic38mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Field Medic40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Field Medic200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Field Medic$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm Solar
I
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko VK64
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$299

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What people say

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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

The Vaer Tactical Field is praised for its robust build, 100m water resistance, and a domed sapphire crystal with AR coating. Owners consistently highlight its exceptional, long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova lume and thin profile that wears well without snagging on sleeves. Some owners note the second hand may occasionally miss indicators due to hand-assembly, but consider it a minor issue for a watch that keeps perfect time. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price.

Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

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