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

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $1,950 for the Longines PRIMALUNA — a $1,751 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Vaer Tactical Field wears larger at 36mm versus 30mm for the Longines PRIMALUNA — a 6mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

Both watches run quartz movements — the Vaer Tactical Field uses the Miyota 2035 and the Longines PRIMALUNA uses the L257.2.

Side by side

Vaer Tactical FieldvsLongines PRIMALUNA

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 PRIMALUNA

L8.142.4.97.6

MSRP $1,950

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tactical Field36mm

PRIMALUNA30mm

Power Reserve

Tactical Field40h

PRIMALUNA40h

Water Resistance

Tactical Field100m

PRIMALUNA30m

MSRP

Tactical Field$199

PRIMALUNA$1,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

36mm

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L257.2

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$1,950

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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 PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with some preferring the automatic for its craftsmanship and heirloom quality. The redesigned 34mm model features an automatic movement, date complication, and polished case design, available in steel or bi-metal with various dial and strap options. Accuracy averages a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions, running 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist, which is within COSC standards. Prices range from EUR 2,850 to EUR 6,600. Overall, owners rate the Longines PRIMALUNA highly for its appealing design and reliable automatic movement.

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