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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsPhoibos Eagle Ray Date

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Eagle Ray Date
PhoibosEagle Ray Date
MSRP $480

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Eagle Ray Date40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Eagle Ray Date40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Eagle Ray Date200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Eagle Ray Date$480

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$480

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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.

Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

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