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Nite Watches MX10vsVaer Field

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Nite Watches MX10

Owners widely praise the Nite Watches MX10 for its tritium lume, which provides clear illumination, and its sturdy build for the price. However, some owners find the tritium glow less intense than anticipated, and there are concerns that the black PVD coating is prone to dings and scratches, potentially looking worse than damage on metal. One owner reported significant time loss after nearly a year, with a professional unable to resolve the issue by replacing the battery. Overall, owners rate the Nite Watches MX10 highly for its tritium illumination and solid construction, though the PVD coating and long-term accuracy are points of concern for some.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The solar movement and American assembly are key strengths. Lume performance is a point of contention among reviewers.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MX1039mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
MX10
Field
Water Resistance
MX10100m
Field100m
MSRP
MX10$425
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$329
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