Vaer Calendar FieldvsVaer Tradition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Vaer Calendar Field at true scale

Calendar Field

Vaer Tradition at true scale

Tradition

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

43mm

Thickness

8.4mm

8.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$189

$179

lowest

Movement

Miyota 2035

Quartz

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$179
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Vaer Calendar Field

The Vaer Calendar Field is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a clean, WWII-inspired dial, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. Owners consistently highlight its thin, comfortable 36mm case with nice brushing and phenomenal dial and hand design, considering it a significant step up in case finishing compared to other quartz field watches in its price range. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers and the lume is only serviceable, while one wishes for a brighter date window. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its design and build quality at the price point.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its excellent finishing and value, with many highlighting its comfortable 36mm size and versatile, clean design. The screw-down crown is noted for its smooth operation, and the lume is described as bright. However, some owners find the single-domed sapphire crystal to be highly reflective, and there are mixed opinions on the stainless steel bracelet's end links, with some finding them awkward. One owner reported a quartz model felt cheap with a second hand that didn't align with the indices, while another experienced dust inside two separate watches. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its wearability and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The American-assembled Ameriquartz movement offers extreme accuracy for the price. The 36mm case size is ideal for smaller wrists.

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