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Marloe Watch Company Coniston AutovsVaer Tactical Field

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Coniston Auto
Marloe Watch CompanyConiston Auto
MSRP $507
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Coniston Auto41mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Coniston Auto40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Coniston Auto100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Coniston Auto$507
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
11.1mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
36mm
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N24
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$199

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What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Coniston Auto

Owners widely praise the Marloe Coniston Auto's unique design, layered dial, applied indices, and skeleton handset, with one owner noting its pleasing caseback and versatility as an everyday watch. The comfortable orange silicone strap is a favorite, and the overall presentation and packaging are considered excellent. Accuracy from the Miyota 8N24 movement ranges from +-10-20 seconds per day, which some find not ideal for a daily wearer, and the BGW9 lume is noted as less enduring than on other models. One owner dislikes the "WATCH COMPANY" text on the dial. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Coniston Auto highly for its visually pleasing and well-built design at its price point.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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