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Boldr Field MedicvsVaer Tradition

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What people say

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Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic
Tradition
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
I
Tan
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$179
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