Rugged 40mm meca-quartz chronograph watch with 10ATM water resistance
Built with a 316L stainless steel case and a flat sapphire crystal, this 40mm timepiece blends the durability of a field watch with the timing capability of a racing chronograph. Inspired by 1960s and 1970s auto racing watches worn to measure speed on the track, it pairs retro TV sub-dials with a Japanese meca-quartz movement.
Features
10ATM water-resistance rating with a locking screwdown crown
Flat sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating protects the dial
Japanese VK63 meca-quartz movement offers chronograph functionality and a 40-month battery life
Materials
316L Stainless Steel
Sapphire Crystal
Made in Hong Kong
Specs
Case Diameter: 40mm
Lug-to-Lug Distance: 48mm
Case Thickness: 11.8mm (without crystal)
Lug Width: 20mm
Case Weight: 64g
About Vaer Watches
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.
