Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Combat GB16 or the Vaer Field?

At MSRP the Svalbard Combat GB16 is the cheaper of the two at $120, against $329 for the Vaer Field — a $209 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Svalbard Combat GB16 or the Vaer Field?

The Vaer Field is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Svalbard Combat GB16.

What movement does the Svalbard Combat GB16 run compared to the Vaer Field?

The Svalbard Combat GB16 runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 513), while the Vaer Field runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Svalbard Combat GB16

MSRP $120

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MSRP $329

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat GB1640mm

Field40mm

Power Reserve

Combat GB16—

Field—

Water Resistance

Combat GB1650m

Field100m

MSRP

Combat GB16$120

Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ronda 513

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$120

$329

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