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.

Calendar Field

Tradition
Diameter
36mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
43mm
Thickness
8.4mm
8.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$189
$179
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Movement
Miyota 2035
Quartz
Crystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
The American-assembled Ameriquartz movement offers extreme accuracy for the price. The 36mm case size is ideal for smaller wrists.
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