Vaer Men’s Field Watch, Quartz Movement for Accurate Timing, Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal, Locking Screw-Down Crown, Iconic Replica of The A-11 Military Watch for Men of WW2

PROS: The watch has a flat sapphire lens so there is NO distortion when viewing the watch at an acute angle. The lume on the hands is excellent; the lume on the face hour markings is adequate. The second-hand registers almost perfectly with the face markings, which is difficult to achieve with a quartz watch. The watch is thin -- about 9mm. This allows it to slip easily under the cuff of a shirt. The satin finish of the watch case and the bezel is uniform and consistent with the field watch motif. The accuracy of the quartz movement is dead nuts on. The screw-down crown operates perfectly. The Barton silicone band with the VAER engraved buckle is very comfortable and durable. The price/quality ratio is remarkable. I've owned a dozen field watches. CONS: I mistakenly thought there was something wrong with the quartz movement. I've concluded that I was completely mistaken. The accuracy is amazing. NONE! The ad on Amazon is for the 36mm version of the watch which does NOT include the inner ring of 24-hour military markings (13-24). IF you select the 40mm version (which I did) the Amazon ad image does not change to show the dramatic change in the face markings -- the additional 12-24 hour markings. I have notified AMAZON.COM of the glitch in the ad. If VAER had a 40mm without the 12-24 hour markings I would purchase it. Apparently, VAER does not. I will be keeping my 40mm with the military-inspired additional markings. IT'S A SUPERB "EDC" WATCH. Amazon was kind enough to send me a replacement with the additional military numbers. I have returned that and am keeping the military version. It's a great watch.

extreme contrast watch face, easier to read at a quick glance than most all others (don't need my reading glasses to see, even in low light conditions). Costs a bit more than your average Timex or ... , but includes premium features normally only found in watches costing substantially more, such as stainless steel case, sapphire crystal that won't scratch, sealed screw down crown and sealed screw on back that makes this watch truly waterproof in real world situations. (actually guaranteed waterproof by the manufacturer). Although very attractive, I personally don't choose a watch as a piece of jewelry, but rather value real world functionality, build quality, and durability as my top priorities. Originally I wasn't at all familiar with with this manufacturer, (Vaer) but found extensive information, and reviews on line that led me to choose this watch from this company. They're customer service and support is also top notch.

I was in the market for a field watch and this came recommended on a few watch forums. I had never heard of this manufacturer before but, at this price point, was willing to give it a shot. I've got to say I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and workmanship. First, the good stuff: -Watch is light and sleek design -Sapphire crystal -Good water resistance -Accuracy is great. Might run just a few seconds behind after a few weeks of wrist time. -Comes with two bands, one nylon and one rubber (and at a 20mm spring bar many other options are available) Now, a few things to consider: -The date window is almost impossible to read except in bright light. This does not bug me but I could see it annoying someone else. -The styling, although consistent with field watch designs, looks like a Timex. For something that is about five times the cost if you don't care about the "nice to haves" or other quality differences then you can save a decent amount of money by just getting a Timex Expedition that looks similar. Is this watch a slam dunk, better than all other rivals, get it now before it is gone, kind of deal? No. Is it a solid, field watch that will delight many a watch enthusiast for a low price point? Yes.

Love the watch. It’s light, comfortable, very easy to read, great luminous quality, accurate and great looking while doing all that. The bands are super easy to change out so you can color match if that’s your thing. It is not too tall on my wrist and the sapphire crystal is a big plus. What’s not to like!

I had never heard of VAER watches, but I was intrigued by some of the things the company claims so I got one to test it out. First of all, these are made to be water resistant and to be worn on seawater. I have a salt water pool & we use it 4-5 times a week for exercise and relaxing. It's not sea water and I am three hours from the ocean so the pool will have to be my test lab. Second the crystal is said to be scratch-resistant and I am hard on watches for some reason. I'll find out. It has two quick change straps and and both are said to be able to stand up to salt water. I am using the one that was on the watch when I got it and will use the other one later on. The little pins that hold the straps on are very easy to manipulate and are a big improvement over straps from the past that required tools or a visit to the jeweler to get off and back on. My only complaint is a minor one. The numbers are supposed to be visible in the dark but they have to be exposed to sunlight during the day to energize the coating. It's winter & I wear long sleeves now so the watch does not get much exposure to light. I am trying to change that but I have to think about it or the watch is under cover for most of the day. It does show up in the dark but it's not as vivid as I like. I will have to mess around with this function to see if I can get it working better. This is why I gave it four stars but that may change. This model is sold at a decent price. I have had expensive watches before but they have tended to break or need service more than they should. About 20 years ago I went to the cheapest Timex I could find and wear them until they die. Then I get a new one. This is a test to see how much I like a better quality watch that is not hundreds of dollars. The watch looks good, was easy to set, easy to read, and comfortable to wear. I will post an update in a few months after I have had time to really give this a longer workout.

Excellent Product.

Vaer is building a good reputation and their customer service is excellent. However, the quality control needs to step up. I compared the 36 and 40mm versions of the Vaer men’s field watch. I will weigh in on the aesthetics in a moment. The 36mm came with a bad nylon strap. The company cheerfully replaced it yet it was a pain to photograph the defect, upload photos, etc. Otherwise, it’s a great value and I’m getting used to its retro size. The 40mm has a misaligned second hand. It does not line up with the markers on the watch dial. That represents very poor-quality control. Vaer needs to do MUCH better to ensure nothing is shipped without basic QC. When you receive your watch, check it carefully. Also, be on the lookout for occasional 20% off sales. For my medium sized wrist, the 40mm wears big while the 36mm wears small. Lug distance has some effect on those perceptions. The 36mm is also 1mm thinner, which I appreciate. The reason I did not buy the Dirty Dozen watch is because it is thicker than this model, no matter which size ordered. Everyone is different but 38mm would have hit the sweet spot for me.

I've been wearing watches for almost 30 years now. This is easily my favorite one. I've had this watch for about 8 months now. It's comfortable on my wrist and easy to read. The indiglo is also easy to read in the dark. I like the sapphire crystal lens. The watch is very durable. I don't have to worry about breaking it. I was looking for something that was simple and easy to read. This is exactly what I have received in this watch.

Genial producto. De muy buena cálidad. Parece más caro. Me encanta y quiero comprar más relojes VAER.

Es un reloj genial, se siente de calidad, desde el empaque, trae dos correas una de silicon y otra de tela, la luminiscencia es buena