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Timefactors Speedbird GMTvsVaer Field

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What people say

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Timefactors Speedbird GMT

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird GMT for its quality and value, with many appreciating its 36mm case size for wearability and its surprisingly good bracelet. Some owners note the GMT function is on an inner ring, and one owner found the date wheel sunken. The watch is noted for its classic aesthetic and is considered a good value, though purchasing requires patience due to limited order windows. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird GMT highly for its wearability and value 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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Speedbird GMT36mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Speedbird GMT
Field
Water Resistance
Speedbird GMT100m
Field100m
MSRP
Speedbird GMT$315
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super Luminova X1 C3
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$329
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