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Schofield ObscuravsVaer Field

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura44mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Obscura57h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Obscura200m
Field100m
MSRP
Obscura$12,139
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.7mm
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Damascus Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Dark Grey
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Unitas 6498-2
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
57h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,139
$329

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What people say

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Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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.

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