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Vaer Korean Field SolarvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Korean Field Solar
VaerKorean Field Solar
MSRP $299
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Korean Field Solar36mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Korean Field Solar40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Korean Field Solar100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Korean Field Solar$299
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
USA 36mm
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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What people say

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Vaer Korean Field Solar

The Vaer Korean Field Solar is praised for its practical solar quartz movement, legible dial, and 36mm proportions. Reviewers note its utilitarian design inspired by 1950s A-17 timepieces and USA assembly for under $200. Accuracy is rated at -10/+20 seconds per month. One owner found the lume lacking and short-lived, while another reported issues with lug hole placement and flaking lume on a sibling model. A different owner in the line found the hour hand too long and the screw-down crown operation could be smoother. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Vaer Korean Field Solar for its accessible price point and practical solar quartz movement.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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