Which is cheaper, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $8,150 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $7,951 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Tactical Field or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Vaer Tactical Field wears larger at 36mm versus 30.6mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 5.4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Longines EVIDENZA 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 EVIDENZA?

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

Side by side

Vaer Tactical FieldvsLongines EVIDENZA

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 EVIDENZA

L2.142.8.73.2

MSRP $8,150

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tactical Field36mm

EVIDENZA30.6mm

Power Reserve

Tactical Field40h

EVIDENZA45h

Water Resistance

Tactical Field100m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Tactical Field$199

EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

36mm

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

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

$8,150

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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 EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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