Redwood Watches Tactical v3 - MIL-SPECvsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Redwood Watches Tactical v3 - MIL-SPEC at true scale

Tactical v3 - MIL-SPEC

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver at true scale

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$369

lowest

$549

Movement

Miyota 82S0

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S0
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$369
$549
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Reviews

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Redwood Watches Tactical v3 - MIL-SPEC

Redwood Watches Tactical v3 - MIL-SPEC is widely praised as a durable, versatile daily beater with a classic military diver aesthetic. Owners appreciate its functional, legible, and confident design, with some noting its light weight and comfortable wearability on a 40mm case. The watch features a sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, and its strong lume is a noted positive for demanding use. Some find the watch's aesthetic flat or dull in pictures, and one owner expressed a desire for a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Redwood Watches Tactical v3 - MIL-SPEC highly for its rugged build and heritage-inspired design at the price.

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver for its value, citing features like a sapphire crystal, AR coating, and solar movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive design, with specific mentions of the two-tone blue and black dial, sunburst dial, and contrasting minute hand. The 39mm case is generally considered comfortable, particularly for a 7-inch wrist, and the bezel action is satisfying. Some owners report excellent lume and a solid anti-reflective coating on the crystal. However, one owner notes the watch appears large and questions its wearability on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver highly for its strong value proposition and attractive aesthetic.

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