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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Navy
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$459

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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