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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal MechanicalvsVaer Tactical Field

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Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Union Terminal Mechanical
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Union Terminal Mechanical$650
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Multiple
36mm
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 2035
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$199

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

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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