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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa AutovsVaer Tactical Field

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anacapa
36mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$199

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What people say

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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the 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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