Better Than Hamilton For Half The Money?! Vaer Field Watch
Вставка
- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- *CHECK OUT THE VAER RANGE HERE!!*
jomw.link/vaer
CHECK OUT MY TOP VALUE WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES ON AMAZON!
jomw.link/amazon
USE THE CODE ‘JOMW20’ FOR 20% OFF ANY SPINNAKER!
jomw.link/spinn...
CHECK OUT THE AMAZING VALUE ‘CHINESE SPECIALS’ ON GEARBEST!!
jomw.link/gearbest
YOU CAN NOW HELP OUT THE CHANNEL BY BECOMING A PATRON! THANKS!
jomw.link/patreon
(The Small Print: The above links are affiliate links. I am an Amazon, Gearbest, Spinnaker, and AliExpress Associate. If you make a qualifying purchase, I am paid a small commission from the companies in question.)
Helloooooo! I have been trying to get one of these in for review for ages. The appeal is obvious; a simple, no nonsense field watch with the right specs for $130USD. And the added bonus of American assembly. Quality on this one has far exceeded my expectations. And, if you just can't cope with quartz, they have an auto in the pipeline. Should be goo. Cheers, JOMW.
Fun t shirt. You could open a new channel - just one more t shirt.
haha, true
My Vaer S3 Tradition is 36mm of absolute perfection!I don't know where to begin. The brushing, the sleekness, the vintage tool watch vibe with it's black/amber dial and it's flawless, high end finish. THEN there are it's specs/features: 36mm case, 20mm lugs, screw-in case back, screw in crown, 100m WR, sapphire crystal and (best of all) QUARTZ! This is the watch many of us have waited for our whole lives: A quartz Explorer/Smiths Everest. I LOVE THIS WATCH !! Well done, Vaer.
This strikes me as a classier Timex Weekender, but hopefully with less TICK TICK TICK TICK.
I was just thinking that too. It doesn't have the American history like Timex, but I love the fact that the case is stainless steel instead of coated brass like many Timex watches have.
I came here to leave this comment, but here it is already.
You could say that (and definitely less TICK, I used to have one on my bedside and it drove me crazy). We're paying homage to brands with a bit more depth that the Weekender, but in the same vein (Hamilton, Walthan, Elgin)
From a price / quality perspective, we're definitely in a different class than Timex - if you're in the market for a watch with 100m depth rating, sapphire crystal, and a Swiss Made movement, we're a great choice. Jody did an awesome job at highlighting the subtle niceties of our case in the review as well, and if you set the Timex and our watch side by side, the differences are very noticeable. Some people really care about these seemingly small features (that add up to make a much better watch) and are willing to pay a bit more to get them. In our eyes, $149 for a watch with all of the above is a small price to pay for something that will be on your wrist for years to come.
There's also the knowledge that while Timex is shifting their operations out of the states and over the to Asia, we're doing our best to move in the opposite direction.
Glad to answer questions and talk watches, feel free to reach out through our site! -- Ryan
I have some US Timex watches but this reminds me more of the Rotary brand sold here in the UK. Rotary tend to come with a 3 year warranty as standard, which drew me in.
@@VaerWatches don't forget to mention the screw down crown too 😉 that's a plus for me
Why don't watch enthusiasts like quartz watches? It's no problem for me.
Quartz is so common, so for enthusiasts it's an issue of rarity. But honestly who cares lol. There are a lot of good looking (and quality) watches that are quartz.
I think some watch enthusiasts enjoy the mechanics behind it. It’s an old art form mechanical watches. I personally enjoy interacting with my watches and I really like the fact that someone had to figure out how to build this centuries ago. That took some serious smarts and ingenuity back then. Heck, it still does now. When I put on an automatic or hand wound watch I feel like I’m wearing something that has a heart. That said, I don’t mind quartz watches. Almost half of mine are. There are snobs and haters in every hobby unfortunately.
I just don't like the BPM of the second hand. I like it higher than one beat per second
@@kylegriffin3778 that's not why they don't like quartz, they like the mechanical nature as well as master craftsmanship that goes into it mechanical and auto watches.
Looks good for the money. On my way home, I just spent $120.00 on beer whiskey and wine for the weekend. That just means one thing. Watches are getting cheaper and booze is getting dearer.
But that's 2 things
Now if you could just strap a bottle on your wrist...
Looks like a premium weekender. Lol
Half price Hamilton, or triple price Timex?
During the black friday sale, I saw a hamilton khaki field for 130$. The watch in the video seems overpriced.
@@VaerWatches you reminds me of MVMT watches overpriced watch probably made in china using ronda 763 and 715 both are low quality
@@markwayne7580 Speculating, or stating fact?
@@MarkEWallace check the prices for the ronda movement and let me know what you think
I don’t mind a Quartz… when it’s a Bulova accutron ii or precisionist.
I have an OG accutron, fight me
Bob dabiuld
ua-cam.com/video/8KzFeXPB7jc/v-deo.html
love my accutron 2s!
I got one too, so smooth.....
Or Eco drive
Guess you could VAER this one all week.
Sorry guys.
Jody.. you are costing me a fortune.
If the seconds hand doesn't hit all of the indices, the quartz is not worth the price.
A wall clock of hospital or dental office in small size.
Jason M Correct. Easy to read, reliable, and cheap.
You've just described every time-only watch with central seconds 😆😆😆
Ryan at Vaer tells me the automatic will come with the high beat Miyota 9015 and the option of an ETA 2824. Sapphire and better lume.
I have decided to give you a first comment (If youtubes not broken that is) love your vids and keep it up. I wish watch channels like this got more exposure and not the channels that just show of the most expensive watch they could find.
Thanks for your kind words! Cheers, Jody
So pretty much as good as the Hamilton Khaki for 1/2 the price. Seems like a deal! I just picked up a Bertucci but still like it!
I got an A2-T in 2019 which i liked so much that I upgraded it to an A2-T Super Classic (lithium battery, sapphire crystal) in 2021. I went for the Super Classic rather than a Vaer or Luminox or Victorinox, I think Bertucci beats all three in value and toughness
Square g shocks have killed my appreciation of anything else. I've swapped one addiction with another 😭
I see the words "better", "Hamilton" and "half price" I'm listening...
And then you said "Quartz" okay...
I don't hate quartz tho, i own a couple of them
I HATE it when the 3 gets cut off. It looks haphazard and cheap. Not adjectives I want for a $200 luxury item. Personally, for the field watch genre, I am looking at two different watches. Laco Type B Flieger and the Hamilton Mechanical 38mm no-date. Both of those are in the $400+ category however.
I would add the Glycine Combat 6 36mm which can still be had for around $350, although prices seem to be creeping up.
The older khaki mechanical is sub $300. It does have a date window that replaces the 3 instead of cutting into it.
laco is like 1000 eur, not even in the same ballpark
@@tenylegnincsevem Laco has models in the $400 bracket.
We'll take that 3 / date window feedback into consideration for future designs! Though we definitely steer clear of using the term "luxury" to define out watches - this is an overused word in the watch industry that we believe should be reserved for the AP, Patek, Blancpain, Rolex, etc. of the world. We're just out to offer a high quality everyday watch that our owners can rely on (look great wearing).
I have been keeping my eye on this company! They are filling a frustrating hole in the market. Finally a 40mm case, 100m WR WITH a cool knurled screw down crown, and sapphire!!, that is actually at an affordable price point. I'm just a little underwhelmed by the dial options, especially the lack of lume on this colorway. A Fully lumed dial option would be pretty awesome. Absolutely LOVE the case design and its curves. Great review as always! Excited to see what they've come up with for the automatic.
We appreciate your kind words, and we're making constant improvement on the lume front! Our dark dial options (Heritage and Field) have subtle green lume on the numerals and BGW9 on the hands! We're also in the process to transitioning to BGW9 lume on the hands of all of our watches. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to chat watches! -- Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
Just cant get past the quartz. I've turned into a watch movement snob!
Me too! I got spoiled after owning automatic watches!
The second hand alignment, though... makes this quite palatable.
My condolences!
Same! I barely wear my quartz watches anymore. Way too practical, robust, accurate...and boring.
@@junwoojang2941 Yes, automatics are way cooler because they are always inaccurate. LOL.
Love that the second hand hits perfectly each time!
An expensive Timex Expedition homage?
Ha! That's the other perspective, I suppose. "A Double Price Timex?!" Probably wouldn't have worked as well.
The timex has a cleaner look with no date window. Plus i got mine for $15 at the outlet, even at $40 it is probably a better buy.
We're paying homage to brands with a bit more depth (Hamilton, Walthan, Elgin) . From a price / quality perspective, we're also in a different class than Timex - if you're in the market for a watch with 100m depth rating, sapphire crystal, and a Swiss movement, you'll have to pay a bit more. If you were to set our case up against a Timex, you'd also see stark contrast in the lines and finish - Jody did a great job at highlighting the subtle niceties of our case in the review. Some people really care about these seemingly small features (that add up to make a much better watch) and are willing to pay a bit more to get them. In our eyes, $149 for a watch with all of the above is a small price to pay - and we can promise that the above doesn't come at a small cost to us - our markup is minimal.
There's also the knowledge that while Timex is shifting their operations out of the states and over the to Philippines, we're doing our best to move in the opposite direction.
@@VaerWatches Offer a no date option please. That would make a huge difference aesthetically.
@@VaerWatches Good job. Screw down back, screw down crown. Real lume. Upgraded strap. Rhonda movement is in my $$$$ government watch. Timex base metal goes TICK KLAck so loud you have to hide it in a kitchen drawer at night. Wish it was a VH-31.
Oh yea. My favorite channel. Please do more Quartz.
What’s the deal with the Mao book? Pretty prominent place on the shelf for captain genocide
I'm studying for a doctorate in Chinese history.
Just a correction here. It's a biography of Mao, not a book *by* Mao.
If they get their USA! USA! USA! marketing right they could be onto a winner in the domestic market.
Another great video about a smaller brand company.
We totally understand that they're a ton of junk brands out there popping up, but we're not one of them! We're based in America, and we have as much of our watch value in the US as possible (currently 43% US for our Horween watch). Our assembly is end to end in the US - we source components (Movements from Switzerland, components from Asia, Leather straps Made in USA), and they're all fully assembled and tested here in Los Angeles. If you're interested, you can read more about our assembly here: journal.vaerwatches.com/american-assembly-vs-american-made/ If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out direct ryan@vaerdesign.com
this doesn't look like it's better finished than the Hamilton. plus, the Hamilton has a significantly superior visual design in every single way (pink arabics on a white dial on a field-type watch?! that's terrible design), and at a much much better size. ~40×47×9,5 for a quartz like that seems overkill. honestly, from the video, other than the finishing on the case, this looks like it should be priced well below under 100$ competing with the Timexes of the world. hard pass
I agree it look like overpriced timex
Don't mind quartz. I've had a Breitling B1 (which was lovely) and I still own a cheap Timex. The Timex I have is the Expedition Scout and for less than a quarter of the asking price of this I think it gives it a run for its money. Sure it's not as water resistant, and it's a bit loud (which I love) but that's about it. I've rather save the $150 and buy some T-shirts!
I'm also getting some (good) Timex vibes, but this watch is much classier of course!
You could buy a Seiko SNK807 for half the price of one of these. Better yet, you can buy another one of a different color for the price of one of these.
but seiko didn't pay him to say that this is a sponsored advertisement
The look isn’t there, looks like a timex. You could say at the start of this video “Brought to you by VAER”
lol you nailed it
Tissot and timex had a baby.
Not a bad classification! Let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide any additional info.
Thank you,
Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
Looks the same as a Timex easy reader or weekender or whatever it's called.
I own both, and I'll say that you should just save up for the Hamilton. The Vaer is great of course, but when you're tapping the $200-300 pricepoint, you can find used Hamilton Khakis for not much more than that....
Just can't get past that chopped out date window...
Or one could get an SNK809
One could get two.
@Sparro 🤣
@Sparro 😂
Wish my SNK809 was 40mm, had sapphire and 100WR. Still like it though
You could say that for any watch review! I'm also a huge fan of Seiko (I've even been to their museum in Tokyo) They offer some of the best value and quality in the world. Despite this, there is a reason that every watch owner out there doesn't simply only own Seiko - You could say "You could get a SN809 or Seiko 5" on nearly every watch review out there and it would make logical sense, but there is just more to being a watch fan that that! Let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide any additional info.
Thank you,
Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
Sorry, this watch looks awful. I usually love your reviews, but calling this better than a Hamilton is absurd.
The face is truly ugly.
Ha! No worries mate! I said that the case is better finished than a Hamilton for half the money. But it is indeed your money. Cheers!
Boldr Venture far better watch in this price category and quartz category also alternatively H Goose - VAER has veered off course. Field watch should be no bigger than 38mm they were actually even smaller. Silver dial no way, but knurled crown excellent 10 ATM great, AR a must have and better lume for me Boldr better buy. Impressed Rhonda it the marks thats rare for Swiss quartz. My ALBA which is only 36mm only my 7.5inchwrist hits marks great lume the crystal whatever it is it aint sapphire indestructible so far 1 year in.
They make a great watch as well, though we prefer our aesthetic 😉. We're also shooting to release a 36mm line at some point in the future!
thank you I never heard about the boldr venture before but I went researching after reading your comment and I bought a boldr it's an amazing watch
Boldr is a great brand and their watches are solid (honestly a great deal for the money). That said, I think it's important to note that they're based in Singapore, and all of their watches and straps are made in China. There's nothing wrong with this (the Chinese make great watches), but it's important to understand that Boldr makes far more profit on every watch sold then we do, and that's because we've decided to sacrifice margin in order to offer American Assembled watches and Made in USA leather straps. Beyond that core differentiator (for those who could care less about source origin) I would argue that our feature set is comparable or superior to the Venture. Most of the features are similar, but in terms of differences, a review by UA-camr Relative Time found our BG-W9 lume to slightly outperform the Venture which looks to use C3, additionally, we use a screwdown crown. I'm pretty sure this not something that they offer on the Quartz line, and if you're someone who spend time in the water it should be a dealbreaker. The titanium case is cool, but I don't think it has any functional advantage over 316L. I do agree with your points on smaller watch sizes, while the realities of American wrists make 40mm the happy compromise, we are looking to introduce sub-38mm options later this year. If you have questions, or additional feedback please follow up here.
Less than a month later, and the prices have gone up from $130 to $165+ ??
Thats what happens when guys like just one more watch is paid to promote the product. Prices get jacked Vaer is a high priced timex without the history
@@Mrtellitlikeitis IDK, they’re 36mm on bracelet doesn’t compare to any Timex I’ve seen👌
I love it. May get one but prices have gone up now 199
discord.gg/aJEnjN
Thanks for the review. I've been checking this company out online for some time. Any word on pricing on the upcoming mechanical?
We're glad to hear you've been following us! Below is a bit more info on the auto.
We're currently spending a lot of time in design. The watch will have domed sapphire, 100m water resistance, and exhibition caseback. The case will be very similar to the quartz in terms of fit and finish, though thicker to accommodate the automatic movement.
We'll be using BGW9 and C3 lume across the board (depending on color scheme) and all watches will have lume hands and some form of lume on dial. The dials will be a mix of Heritage Design, a new design, and potentially Field.
Our Japanese version will use a Miyota 9015 (thinner and higher bph than many of the cheaper versions out there that many brands use). Our Swiss version will use ETA (likely 2895 and will likely be "Swiss Made"). Retail for the Japanese will be in the range of $450, as the Miyota 9015 is significantly more costly than the Seiko NH35 and the Miyota 8215 that you see on most "affordable" autos. Swiss will retail in the range of $650-$750, as the ETA 2895 is another large bump in price. As we're still a small brand and we don't have any major investors, we'll likely be releasing the watch via crowdfunding where you can pick up one of the watches for 20%-30% off (depending on how early you jump on it).
Let me know if you have any questions - it's going to be an incredible watch, and we're trying to gain user feedback as we develop it. Feel free to sign up for our newsletter on site to stay in the loop. -- Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
I've never understood the appeal of the Hamilton. Too much buck for bang. Great video, though! My favorite channel on UA-cam!
Thanks mate! Yeah, I have been bitten twice now. Not sure I'll be buying a third.
Agree Brett. Anything over $500 I'm put off immediately.
You can find amazing time pieces under the $500 catagory and much much more options to choose from so it makes it more fun as you have to do your homework in selecting the right piece for you.
Cheers
I’ve never bought a Hamilton but am dead keen for their latest khaki field mechanical. Beautiful looking watch, but the $640 AUD price tag is super scary.
Really? Sapphire glass 80 hour power reserve, 100 meter water resistance and a date complication. For 350 bucks. Not sure how you can say that.
The Hamiltons strike me as a slightly better, 2-3x price competitor to Seiko's field watches, although I haven't handled one in person.
There's nothing wrong with quartz. It's way more accurate than mechanical, requires bugger-all servicing, can run non-stop for 10-years................. Why ride in a car, when you have horse and carriage?
Yes, I'm being facetious.
We totally agree! One correction to your analogy though - technically the horse and carriage would be the automatic, and the car would be the quartz! Automatic movements have been around for hundreds of years, whereas quartz was invented only 40-50 years ago. Always glad to talk watches. --Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
@@VaerWatches What I meant was, the horse and buggy represents old, automatic watches, yet they are highly esteemed. And the car, much more modern, though not highly esteemed, the quartz.
In other words, why should I want new, more reliable technology, when I can have old, unreliable technology.
The reason it's facetious is, we all know a great mechanical movement is an amazingly brilliant, but ancient and temperamental, technology.
Good timing Jody! I just got the black dial field watch 4 days ago. I must say , it looks great all black. I wanted a thin , light , water resistant, daily driver kind of watch. I looked at the Boldr , Hammy, Seiko , Bertucci and a few others. I ended up liking the 40mm size and case design of the VAER best , so I pulled the trigger on the black one. So far , so good. Quality seems on point and it’s so light it disappears on the wrist until you need it. Customer service seems to be pretty good as well. I contacted them about a packaging snafu ..(my watch was shipped sitting loose in the box , instead of on a strap, and fell out to the floor when I opened it). They got back to me and apologized , although a extra strap or two would have made me feel better about it. Quartz has its advantages , it’s always ready and takes beating. So I hope for many trouble free years with this one.
Look like a normal watch. That being said, all you’re paying for is the “American Assembly”. Some people in the US enjoy falling for that bit of marketing. Wishing they could have thrown in a hand wind for that price. I wish they went for the look of the Seiko 5 SNK809 watch and threw in a sapphire, screw down crown, and some better lume. Honestly if I had a choice between the Hamilton or this, I would save up for the Hamilton. I think microbrands need to think a bit more out of the box. I guess there is a market for this watch if they’re making it 🤷♂️
Wali, I own both and they are two completely different watches. I bought the Vaer because I wear an SNK everyday at work (property maintenance) and wanted something a little thinner, more water resistant & something that looked good when I have to attend meetings with potential tenants, subcontractors, vendors, the ownership, etc. The Vaer looks the look but can also take some decent abuse. Don't be one of those people who "wishes" manufacturers would make your perfect watch for some bargain basement price. It doesn't exist.
Also, buying a product assembled in the community you live in isn't a marketing scheme. I've corresponded with one of the owners of the company personally shortly after my purchase and I'd rather support a micro that's reinvesting their sales in cultivating a sustainable workforce locally rather than employing faceless factories abroad and paying pennies on the dollar so that you can think you have something 'luxury" or "unique". I agree with Jory here. I'd rather see Assembled in America on a watch from a new American brand than Swiss Made on a brand that the American ownership decided to sell rather than retain, retool and reinvent.
PS. I know 2ppl who have send their Field Khaki Mechanical's back because they stopped running in less than a year of ownership. No thank you.
@@matthewrumain5188 We appreciate the kind words!
Thank you for taking the time to comment - we'd be glad to share some more info! You’ll see from the below that I’m incredibly passionate about our design and brand. Of course to each their own opinion - a lot of people love our watches, so much so that they’re choosing to pick it up over other legacy brands, but that doesn't need to be the case for everyone. If you want to take the time, you can read through some of our hundreds of reviews - you’ll quickly see that many of our consumers are relatively sophisticated “watch nerds”, well beyond “falling for marketing”.
While we're proud of our American Assembly, and it does add cost (that many are willing to pay for), our prices are a reflection of far more than that. Of course, I can’t speak for the Seiko’s and the Invictas of the world (I’m a Seiko fanboy and they’re value is impeccable), but the fact that you're under the perception that a small brand can and should offer a watch with sapphire crystal, hand wind, screw down crown, and 100m water resistance for our current $149 price illustrates that you either don’t understand the cost to build a watch with these components, or that you expect a brand to spend their time, energy, and money designing, manufacturing, and marketing a product only to pass it on to consumers with so little margin that the business can’t prosper.
This brings up a deeper question of the kind of margins consumers expect modern watch brands to make. While the Daniel Wellingtons of the world are ripping consumers off with ridiculous margins and junk products, our margins are already on the cusp of what is feasible - we’re a two man team working to grow a quality watch brand - we have thousands of happy watch customers and we want to give them the fairest price possible for a high quality while still making enough money to grow the brand and spend time on new product development. I can also tell you that over the past 3 years we have consistently increased our product costs to deliver a higher quality product, while keeping the product price relatively stable (lume upgrade to BGW9, upgraded case, addition of Horween Leather, shift to Swiss Made Ronda 715, shift to American Assembly, etc)
On the value note, what we’ve learned over time is that a watch (or any product for that matter) is absolutely worth more than just the sum of it’s features. If you’re looking for the most features for the price, of course go pick up a Seiko 5 - the value there can’t be beat! If features to price ratio was the only factor for watch consumers, than anyone would be a fool to buy a Rolex Submariner when the Seiko SKX007 exists. For many, design and quality carry a different value beyond spec count and stats, and there is a reason that every watch owner on the planet doesn’t own only a Seiko 5 or a Seiko SKX007.
Always glad to chat more if you want to reach out via our website! Thank you, Ryan
@@VaerWatches I love that you reply with a genuine comment and acknowledge other brands for their strong or weak points. For me personally this shows pride in your own product but not acting like it’s the best (no ego/wanky factor), knowing your own strengths and weaknesses
QUARTZ? Jodie you blasphemer!
It looks like they were able to put lume on the markers for the black and green versions of this one (due to the markers being white to contrast with the darker dials). Just something to keep in mind if you're trying to pick which one to buy.
Can anyone confirm what model this is? I really like the red 24hr markings, the newest versions have changed to black text.
Thanks to you I already bought 3
We appreciate that!
Never heard that brand. I think one of those microbrands. Can you tell similar with well known ones such as:casio, lorus, pulsar etc under 50usd and under 40mm diameter.
I'm still waiting on a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm with the H-10 and a screw down crown. I mean, you're making a field watch, it's got automatic winding, it's a rather accurate movement, it's got a power reserve of 80 hours, but nope no screw down crown sadly.
Just don’t get the ‘field’ watch thing at all. To me the Hammy and this look like an old Timex I used to wear as a teenager and that was a very long time ago. Outdoors it’s a Diver and quartz it’s a G-Shock if you want something really tuff.
See how confused I am? Just begs the question why really. Especially when there are great Seiko 5’s much cheaper too!
Feel free to enlighten me because I just don’t get it??? 😕
If I was looking at quartz field watch I would definitely get a Timex with its Indiglo backlight for third of the price of this vaer... Swiss ronda quartz? Who cares, might as well be a chinese $3 movement, it will do the job the same.
While Timex with Indiglo is great, they're just different propositions in terms of quality, fit, and finish. It all depends on what you look for and what you appreciate. If you have a Timex case and our case side by side, you'll see drastic differences in the case quality and finish - to some, that's important.
On the movement note - we completely disagree. In building thousands of watches and working with other brands, we've absolutely found that movement quality does matter with quartz. Failure rate over time is reduced massively when you choose to step up and get a higher quality quartz movement. Let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide any additional info.
Thank you,
Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
My fav (go to) watches are quartz. GShock, Flightmaster and Timex Weekender. I guess haters gunna hate.
But you can't hate the t-shirt.
We agree! While automatics have their place in a lineup, quartz are easy and reliable. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to chat watches! -- Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
definitely expected a different hamilton ;) but loved the video jody!!!
Haha! Sorry Caitie, and no singing either.
Another great video! Cheers from California!!
The second hand doesn't hit those seconds markers... For a quartz, that equals crap quality estethics. In my opinion, of course.
They need to ditch the date window. I like what Vaer is doing too, but let’s be real here, it doesn’t compare to a Hammy.
I don't get loom. Everyone seems so concerned with it but realistically it just mucks up most watches. During the day no one needs it and at night it wears down so quickly its useless. My skx would look so much better with out so much of it. The only reason its useful for divers is that their only in the water for short periods of time. How many of us dive? Down with Loom!
The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical is probably one of the best watches I ever owned. So good, FANTASTIC quality. If you can, please pick it up, you won't regret it!
Mines in the mail on its way now. Got it for a steal, 380.00
Didn't know Los Angles was till in USA. Your reviews are just the best hands down.. Minute and Hour ;')
you're better off w/ an alba or a lorus field watch. especially the solar field watch variant coming from alba.
When I think field watch I think World War II Hamilton black dial so I’d probably go with a black dial
I will give you 5 minutes, mate 😉
Thank you, Jody, for the review, and I enjoyed your intro, please don't jump to the next video had me laughing. I know I don't always agree with you on pricing things and think I am harsh, but if we all thought the same thing we would all have the same watch. That is why there are so many as people have different tastes. I watch all of your videos regardless. I like thin lightweight watches. I don't care for nato straps. I know some love them. I also agree the leather one it comes with it really too thick for the watch. Loads of strap makers who will make a nice thin leather band that will fit well. I was going to say it is nice and easy to read and reminds me of wall clocks when I was in grade school. Then I saw someone also wrote that. I guess many of us had to see those wall clocks all day long back in time when we were in grade school. I only like quartz when it is accurate. Seiko 9f from my research is the most accurate quartz movement, the bad news is I have only seen that with Grand Seiko which are not cheap to buy. They are in the thousands of USA dollars which is out of my range. I hope they will use them with less expensive watches. I do appreciate the mechanical movements more and like a sweeping hand more than the Quartz watches.
It may be a very well made watch, but to me it's boring...Yawn. Looks like a Timex.
Parts made in china assembled made and stamped U.S.A😅
Am I the only one who can’t find a Hamilton they like? There’s literally not one Hamilton watch I like.
It looks like the dial has been installed a bit crooked to the left. I like my Swiss LL Bean watch better.
Nice clean watch
It looks alright but nothing to write home about. Did IKEA design it for Vaer?
Nice watch. I have a mechanical Hamilton Khaki 38mm and love it. I swapped out the canvas strap for a dark brown leather with white stitching. The original canvas strap was extremely comfortable, but was so ugly, especially the color.
Jody that's a beauty, really like it. Great review 👍👍
Snk807 baby. All the field watch you could ever need.
I couldn't help but notice the second hand was behind the markers on the way back up to 12.
Nice piece, one of those watches that tell:" If you get me you don't need another one." 😊
Low price Hamilton? I’ll take it! Thank you for the review Jody :-)
I love the idea of a rugged, water resistant outdoorsman watch that you can dress up or down. I also was looking for a bauhaus style watch with timeless looks. The Vaer seems like a dressier and more durable watch than the Timex Expedition. It’s also more rugged than a Nomos or Junkers and much less expensive than the Junghans. I’m a bit surprised that they haven’t pursued the backpacker/hiker market a bit more. This watch seems to fit the Southern California, mountain to sea, lifestyle. It hits a sweet spot in the market at the sub $150 price point. I think they have a winner on their hands. I ordered myself a Classic Light. Can’t wait to get it on wrist and experience it for myself.
Can't wait to see their automatic!
nice little field watch.
I love field watches, and really liked the look of this one. My Vaer is on pre-order. 👍😊
Reminds me of a modded Timex Weekender more than a Hamilton Khaki...
Just not my style. Thank you kind sir for the great videos.
Hey Jody, it's pronounced as vare, not vear..
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 Not popcorn worthy. Thanx Jody. 👍
Actually nearly clicked on the next video, but you already thought about that.
Seconds hands are not hitting properly
What is it a USED watch ? The Hamilton!?
I owned this with a black dial and I love it!
I just purchased the HERITAGE DARK, with the black dial I believe it's their newest model, it has to different color lumes for the hands and hour markers, It should arrive in a few days, I'm so excited!!... this brand looks like it has a lot of potential.
I made a similar horween strap for my weekender. I find the thick leather is great for me. I just don't like nylon.
We agree on the thicker leather! We use a 4/5oz hide, and we've found that anything thinner just does not last over time. The holes tend to blow out, and the hide stretches more easily. -- Ryan
Nice finishing, and I appreciate the screw down crown on a field watch... but childish dial design. Those little tiny numbers. No not my cup of tea.
We have a feeling you'd much prefer our Heritage line! You can check it our on site. Let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide any additional info.
Thank you,
Ryan
Hi do you have any suggestions on how to get one in the uk
Ppl hate in quartz too much, I like quartz for more sporty and casual moments where I don't have to set the time all the time.. but bulova precionist is coolest, if they could put that in more watches, standard quartz would be toast
We agree with that! While we love automatics, there is a time and place for a quartz. Sometimes it's just easier to pick up your watch and go without worry about lost time while it was sitting.
I love hand wind or automatic as a dress watch. In my job as survival instructor solar or kinetic. The quartz where you never know when the battery runs out just for use in or around the home. My sweet spot for analogue is 38mm case size and I have thick wrists. But luckily we are all different. This watch shown has the looks of a field watch but is not. I like the 100 mtr wr and the screw down crown and case back but for field use I think the lume is not sufficient.
A tiny kitchen clock for the wrist. The date looks like an afterthought. Don't care about "American Assembly".
I think I'll stick with my Carnival C8638 Tritium.
Great. Review. At around $130 that's a good deal. I'm under the opinion the quartz is not really that bad of a thing. I own both and the courses are still getting some wrist time.
Auto correct.... quartz are still getting some wrist time.
Thank you for the kind words, and we agree! Some situations call for an auto, and some for a quartz. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to chat watches. --- Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
Nice watch, but lume on the hands only is like being half pregnant. Just not right.
Great news - our lume is being upgraded across the board! Our Heritage Dark, Field Black, and Field Hunter all have green lume on numerals and BGW9 on the hands. We're also upgrading hands to BGW9 across the board, though we haven't yet got lume on our light face dials (that'll be a next step). Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to chat watches! -- Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com
Plz, review mini swiss watch
Jody..... Do you know where abouts in the states their from????
We're based on Los Angeles, CA! Let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide any additional info.
Thank you,
Ryan | ryan@vaerdesign.com