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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsBoldr Rally

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Rally200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm Solar
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko VK64
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$299

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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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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