So I didn't hit the mark for the launch of these watches, but here is the video a day late. My apologies. Check out the whole R1 Lineup from Vaer here- www.vaerwatches.com/collections/r1-chronograph
Im a huge Chronograph Fan, and a stickler on Dial Layout, from Colored Sub-dials to sub-dial spacing an Layout. While I normally like to stay around the 40 to 42mm Case size, this Smaller one with the Rotational Bezel really nails it. Just the right amount of Color used but not overly Done. I do wish these microbrands doing Chronographs.. would start using both the Moonphase comp instead of the standard "Boring" 24hr Sub-comp. Also want to see more Chronos with the "Fast Runner" Complication aka "1/10" counter. That extra action when the Chronograph is engaged is Cool even though it runs for just 30 Secs. Some examples are the Gigandet Race King (which are hard to find nowadays) about Vintage Chronograph has this feature as well.. and any Ronda based Chronographs use it as well...... ie Victorinox, Swiss Army, Technomarines (Pre-Invicta) some Movados and Glycine Combat Chrono etc.
I was this close 🤏 to getting a Seiko Speedtimer. Now this pops up. I was also thinking of getting a Vaer Diver (I love the twisted lugs.) Now I’m torn because this is basically 2-in-1. Damn!
So I didn't hit the mark for the launch of these watches, but here is the video a day late. My apologies. Check out the whole R1 Lineup from Vaer here- www.vaerwatches.com/collections/r1-chronograph
I love these new options. So happy to see something new and different.
Nice. Glad you enjoyed it and the review.
year of the 70s retro chronographs!
You’re not wrong!
Im a huge Chronograph Fan, and a stickler on Dial Layout, from Colored Sub-dials to sub-dial spacing an Layout. While I normally like to stay around the 40 to 42mm Case size, this Smaller one with the Rotational Bezel really nails it. Just the right amount of Color used but not overly Done.
I do wish these microbrands doing Chronographs.. would start using both the Moonphase comp instead of the standard "Boring" 24hr Sub-comp. Also want to see more Chronos with the "Fast Runner" Complication aka "1/10" counter. That extra action when the Chronograph is engaged is Cool even though it runs for just 30 Secs.
Some examples are the Gigandet Race King (which are hard to find nowadays) about Vintage Chronograph has this feature as well.. and any Ronda based Chronographs use it as well...... ie Victorinox, Swiss Army, Technomarines (Pre-Invicta) some Movados and Glycine Combat Chrono etc.
Good review and I agree with everything you said but chose the rally strap, feels great on my 7.5 inch wrist.
I was this close 🤏 to getting a Seiko Speedtimer.
Now this pops up.
I was also thinking of getting a Vaer Diver (I love the twisted lugs.)
Now I’m torn because this is basically 2-in-1.
Damn!
Which one did you go with. I’m looking at both too.