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Tissot DesirvsVaer Tactical Field

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Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desir28mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Desir40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Desir50m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Desir$550
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
28mm
36mm
Thickness
7.68mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
43mm
Lug Width
4.95mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
White mother-of-pearl
36mm
Indices
Diamonds
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$199

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What people say

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Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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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