Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar or the Vaer Field?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar is the cheaper of the two at $298, against $329 for the Vaer Field — a $31 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar or the Vaer Field?

The Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vaer Field — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar or the Vaer Field?

The Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer Field.

What movement does the Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar run compared to the Vaer Field?

The Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar runs a solar caliber (Seiko AS01), while the Vaer Field runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Minus-8 Diver 1T Solar

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MSRP $298

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MSRP $329

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Diver 1T Solar42mm

Field40mm

Power Reserve

Diver 1T Solar—

Field—

Water Resistance

Diver 1T Solar200m

Field100m

MSRP

Diver 1T Solar$298

Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko AS01

Miyota 9015

Type

Solar

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$298

$329

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