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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMTvsVaer Tactical Field

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Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Touring GMT41mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Touring GMT42 hoursh
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Touring GMT100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Touring GMT$899
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Bluebird Blue
36mm
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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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