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Boldr The BoysvsVaer Tactical Field

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$199

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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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