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Roue CHRvsVaer Field

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MSRP $490

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What people say

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Roue CHR

The Roue CHR is praised for its high-quality sand-blasted black-PVD case and sapphire crystal, considered superior for its price point. Its 41.5mm cushion case is noted as surprisingly light and comfortable, though it wears slightly larger. The unconventional dial layout with yellow hashes effectively evokes a vintage racecar dashboard, and the dial itself offers impressive depth with yellow accents that elevate its look. A drawback is the lack of lume on the main hands. The Roue CHR uses a Japanese Miyota 6S10 quartz movement and is water-resistant to 100m. On balance, reviewers find the Roue CHR offers impressive design and finishing for its price, with the dial's vintage aesthetic being a key highlight.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CHR41mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
CHR
Field
Water Resistance
CHR100m
Field100m
MSRP
CHR$490
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black with Black sub dials and green edge
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S10
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$329
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