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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Ronda 505.24H
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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