Which is cheaper, the Vaer Calendar Field or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

At MSRP the Vaer Calendar Field is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $2,000 for the Longines DOLCEVITA — a $1,811 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Calendar Field or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 47mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Calendar Field — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Calendar Field or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Vaer Calendar Field is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines DOLCEVITA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer Calendar Field or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Calendar Field.

What movement does the Vaer Calendar Field run compared to the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Vaer Calendar Field runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines DOLCEVITA runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Vaer Calendar FieldvsLongines DOLCEVITA

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vaer Calendar Field

s3-calendar-field-watch

MSRP $189

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.767.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Calendar Field36mm

DOLCEVITA47mm

Power Reserve

Calendar Field40h

DOLCEVITA45h

Water Resistance

Calendar Field100m

DOLCEVITA30m

MSRP

Calendar Field$189

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Roman numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L592.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$189

$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its value and dial, with one owner finding it comfortable on the bracelet and stating its dial makes an alternative look pedestrian. One owner, however, described the crown as poor and the date window as useless. The Longines DOLCEVITA X YVY collaboration is a quartz watch that offers a bold, versatile look at $1,600, blending classic elegance with edgy style. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Longines DOLCEVITA to be a great value, with its dial being a standout feature.

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