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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsSternglas Kanton

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW200
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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