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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 8215
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$463

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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 Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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