Vaer Tactical FieldvsVaer Tradition
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Measurements
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Tactical Field

Tradition
Diameter
36mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
43mm
Thickness
8.4mm
8.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$199
$179
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Movement
Miyota 2035
Quartz
Crystal & Dial
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1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its excellent value and build quality for the price, with its 36mm case and thin profile making it highly wearable. The C3 SuperLuminova lume is consistently described as exceptionally bright and long-lasting, and the watch is considered a reliable beater for outdoor activities and rough work. Some owners note that the second hand may occasionally miss markers due to hand assembly, and one user found the rubber straps to have sharp edges. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its robust build and impressive lume at an accessible price point.
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.
Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its excellent finishing and value, with many highlighting its comfortable 36mm size and versatile, clean design. The screw-down crown is noted for its smooth operation, and the lume is described as bright. However, some owners find the single-domed sapphire crystal to be highly reflective, and there are mixed opinions on the stainless steel bracelet's end links, with some finding them awkward. One owner reported a quartz model felt cheap with a second hand that didn't align with the indices, while another experienced dust inside two separate watches. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its wearability and build quality at its price point.
The American-assembled Ameriquartz movement offers extreme accuracy for the price. The 36mm case size is ideal for smaller wrists.
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