USA-made solar field watch inspired by a legendary ’70s design
Inspired by the Benrus Type I issued to Navy SEALs in the ‘70s, this watch swaps traditional mechanical movements for modern solar technology that runs off any light source. Assembled in the United States, it pairs a bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case with a 20ATM water-resistance rating.
Features
Recessed crown located at 4 o'clock prevents wrist irritation during wear
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects against scratches
If we drew a three-way Venn diagram that compared style, durability, and price, Vaer’s watches would be dead center. First up, looks: They carefully added their own signature details to classic designs, both minimalist and military, giving the watches a clean, timeless design that includes endearing touches that’ll have you glancing down at your wrist for more than just the time. The components that go in Vaer’s watches, along with how they’re all put together, make them durable, waterproof, and ready for the trials of everyday wear—premium movements, surgical-grade steel, sapphire glass, SuperLuminova paint, basically the best of the best. And each watch is individually assembled and tested at their Los Angeles headquarters by Swiss-trained staff, giving them complete control over the assembly and QA process. Rounding out Vaer’s formula is the staggeringly low price point. Sub $500 for this kind of build is practically unheard of, but Vaer pulled it off without sacrificing anything along the way. When you apply these elements to their first ever automatic watch—the A5 Automatic—you can’t help but wonder how in the world they’re pulling it off. But hey, some things are just better left unknown.
