# Vaer C3 Tradition Black Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Vaer C3 Tradition Black is a sleek 39mm dress watch with a refined black dial featuring applied indices and luminous dauphine hands, powered by the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with 38-hour power reserve and 28,800 vph beat rate, appealing to collectors who value American-assembled elegance, subtle lume, and versatile everyday sophistication in a slim 11.3mm profile.

## Overall Watch Rating: 6.1/10.0

**Material Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel case paired with dual AR-coated sapphire crystal and exhibition caseback rivals entry-level Swiss divers like the Oris Aquis in build quality.
**Versatility Metric (8.3/10.0)** - Its 39mm size, leather strap, and 50m resistance make it ideal from office dress to casual outings, much like a Nomos Club Campus.
**Dials & Design Metric (7.9/10.0)** - The clean black dial with applied markers and polished accents delivers timeless appeal comparable to a Hamilton Intra-Matic.
**Movement Metric (7.1/10.0)** - The Sellita SW200-1 offers reliable in-house-like performance and accuracy similar to mid-tier ETA 2824 clones in Tissot Le Locle.
**Brand Metric (6.5/10.0)** - Vaer stands out as a high-premium American microbrand with enthusiast focus, akin to Christopher Ward's accessible quality.
**Functions Metric (5.2/10.0)** - Standard hours, minutes, seconds, and date provide everyday utility on par with a Seiko 5 Sports.
**History & Innovation Metric (4.6/10.0)** - Recent brand with niche U.S. assembly innovation trails established names like Hamilton but edges basic microbrands.
**Complications Metric (3.8/10.0)** - Simple date window adds minor utility, matching basic automatics like the Citizen Promaster.
**Rarity Metric (3.4/10.0)** - Common production at $600 price point offers accessibility like a Hamilton Khaki Field, without limited-edition scarcity.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 7.6
## TPS Interpretation: Strong Value: The watch punches above its weight in materials, movement, and versatility relative to its modest price.
## Performance Insights: Excels in material quality, design, and daily wear flexibility while average in history and rarity, delivering excellent value well below the implied fair-market price.
## Watch Data
[Picture URL] - https://www.vaerwatches.com/cdn/shop/files/D04101_1_1800x1800.jpg?v=1704260780; [backPicture] - https://www.vaerwatches.com/cdn/shop/files/D04101_back_1800x1800.jpg?v=1704260780; [lumePicture] - N/A; [Nickname] - C3 Tradition Black; [Brand] - Vaer; [Model] - C3 Tradition Black; [Country] - USA; [Product Link] - https://www.vaerwatches.com/products/c3-tradition-dress-watch-black; [reviewLink] - N/A; [Movement Type] - Automatic; [Movement Name] - Sellita SW200-1; [# MSRP] - 629; [# Secondary] - 529; [# Production] - Unlimited; [watchDescription] - Refined 39mm black dial dress watch with applied indices, dauphine hands, Sellita automatic, sapphire AR crystal, and exhibition caseback; [caseWidth] - 39; [lugToLugLength] - 46.5; [thickness] - 11.3; [lug] - 20; [waterResist] - 50; [powerReserve] - 38; [beatFrequency] - 28800; [lume] - Super-LumiNova BGW9; [jewels] - 26; [caseMaterial] - 316L Stainless Steel; [watchGlass] - Sapphire dual-sided AR; [Bezel] - Fixed stainless steel; [caseback] - Sapphire exhibition; [Crown] - Screw-down; [Strap] - Italian calf leather quick release; [Shape] - Round; [Dial] - Black applied indices; [caseShape] - Round; [Seconds] - 1; [Date] - 1; [Calendar] - 0; [Chiming] - 0; [Chronograph] - 0; [Compass] - 0; [dateComplication] - 0; [DigitalDisplay] - 0; [Dress] - 1; [Field] - 1; [GMT] - 0; [Mechanical Alarm] - 0; [Moonphase] - 0; [Tourbillon] - 0; [worldTimer] - 0; [powerReserveIndicator] - 0; [Diver] - 0; [Pilot] - 0; [racing] - 0; [Skeleton] - 0; [Vintage] - 0; [StyleFormal] - 1; [StyleCasual] - 1; [StyleSports] - 0; [StyleTravel] - 0; [StyleAdventure] - 0; [StyleCollector] - 1; [StyleTool] - 0; [StyleStatement] - 0; [StyleVintage] - 0; [StyleSmart] - 0; [StyleCustom] - 0; [TPS_new] - 7.6; [TPSgrade] - B+; [TPSimpliedPrice] - 425;

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