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Duxot TortugavsVaer Tactical Field

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What people say

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Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
Tactical Field
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
36mm

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$199
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