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Phoibos Voyager GMTvsVaer Tactical Field

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Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager GMT39mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Voyager GMT40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Voyager GMT100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Voyager GMT$429
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
13.2mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Red
36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$199

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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