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Vaer FieldvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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Field
VaerField
MSRP $329
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field40mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Field40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Field100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Field$329
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$499

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What people say

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Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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