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Signum CerovsVaer Field

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What people say

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Signum Cero

Owners widely praise the Signum Cero's exceptional lume, satisfying bezel action, and distinctive dial design, with particular appreciation for the bronze case and green turquoise dial. One owner notes the watch wears a bit small and requires extra pressure to screw down the crown. The NH35 automatic movement powers the 39.5mm timepiece, which weighs a comfortable 47.25 grams with the buckle. Overall, owners rate the Signum Cero highly for its unique aesthetic and strong lume at the price point.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cero39.5mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Cero
Field
Water Resistance
Cero200m
Field100m
MSRP
Cero$519
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$519
$329
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