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Undone Basecamp Cali BluevsVaer Calendar Field

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What people say

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Undone Basecamp Cali Blue

The Undone Basecamp Cali Blue is praised for its attractive, vintage-feeling California dial and subtle texture, with owners appreciating the 40mm case fit and customization options. Reviewers note the desirable, affordable timepiece features a textured Cali dial and 100m water resistance. Some drawbacks mentioned include the lack of a date function and a 15mm thickness, exacerbated by a chunky strap. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and features a friction bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Basecamp Cali Blue highly for its unique dial design and value.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Basecamp Cali Blue40mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Basecamp Cali Blue
Calendar Field
Water Resistance
Basecamp Cali Blue100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Basecamp Cali Blue$325
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$189
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