Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Field 1S or the Vaer Field?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Field 1S is the cheaper of the two at $208, against $329 for the Vaer Field — a $121 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Field 1S or the Vaer Field?

The Vaer Field wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Minus-8 Field 1S — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Field 1S or the Vaer Field?

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

What movement does the Minus-8 Field 1S run compared to the Vaer Field?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Field 1S uses the Seiko NH35 and the Vaer Field uses the Miyota 9015.

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Minus-8 Field 1S

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MSRP $208

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MSRP $329

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Field 1S39mm

Field40mm

Power Reserve

Field 1S41h

Field—

Water Resistance

Field 1S200m

Field100m

MSRP

Field 1S$208

Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$208

$329

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