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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Casual
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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