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Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsVaer Korean Field Solar

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What people say

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

Sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Price is cited as a significant selling point. Reviewers disagree on the price point, with one stating it is sub-$200 and another at $299.

Vaer Korean Field Solar

The Vaer Korean Field Solar is praised for its practical solar quartz movement, legible dial, and 36mm proportions. Reviewers note its utilitarian design inspired by 1950s A-17 timepieces and USA assembly for under $200. Accuracy is rated at -10/+20 seconds per month. One owner found the lume lacking and short-lived, while another reported issues with lug hole placement and flaking lume on a sibling model. A different owner in the line found the hour hand too long and the screw-down crown operation could be smoother. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Vaer Korean Field Solar for its accessible price point and practical solar quartz movement.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
38mm Automatic38mm
Korean Field Solar36mm
Power Reserve
38mm Automatic
Korean Field Solar
Water Resistance
38mm Automatic100m
Korean Field Solar100m
MSRP
38mm Automatic$269
Korean Field Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
38mm Automatic
USA 36mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$269
$299
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