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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsSeiko Astron

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Astron100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41.2mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
3X62
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$2,200

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

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