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Tissot Carson PremiumvsVaer Tactical Field

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Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Carson Premium30mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Carson Premium40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Carson Premium50m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Carson Premium$450
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30mm
36mm
Thickness
6.7mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
30mm
43mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
36mm
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$199

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What people say

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Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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