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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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