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Vaer G2 Meridian GMTvsVaer Tactical Field

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G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
G2 Meridian GMT150m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
G2 Meridian GMT$399
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
36mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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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