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Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapsevsVaer Calendar Field

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Blakjak Time-elapse
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak Time-elapse
MSRP $895
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Blakjak Time-elapse42.5mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Blakjak Time-elapse42h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Blakjak Time-elapse200m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Blakjak Time-elapse$895
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
36mm
Thickness
13.2mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH36
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$189

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a rugged, dive-capable field watch, an evolution of a 1990s military concept. It features a 42.5mm stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH36 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The dial is busy but functional, and the watch features Super-LumiNova BGW9. On balance, reviewers note the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a modernized military watch with robust dive capabilities.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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