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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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