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Formex Field AutomaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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What people say

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Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and the sandwich dial are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a perceived "corner cut" and questioned the value at its price point.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Design Navy Solar
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
43mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$299
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