Which is cheaper, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Vaer Tactical Field wears larger at 36mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Vaer Tactical Field is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Tactical Field.

What movement does the Vaer Tactical Field run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Vaer Tactical FieldvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vaer Tactical Field

vaer-tactical-field

MSRP $199

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tactical Field36mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Tactical Field40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Tactical Field100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Tactical Field$199

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

36mm

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L592.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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