S5 Dirty Dozen - 40mm Quartz

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The perfect introduction to Vaer durability. A rugged, ocean-ready field watch with sapphire crystal. Sized at 40mm, a great fit for most wrists.
Your Build: S5 Dirty Dozen | 40mm-Quartz
Sizing Guide

Need Help Choosing a Case Size?

Here at Vaer our goal is to build watches that can be worn everyday, in all conditions. A critical aspect of longterm wear is comfort and fit. Having a watch that is either too big, or too small can quickly disqualify it from a place in your daily rotation. If you're new to watch case sizing, below is a general overview of the sizes of our 5 core case designs.

If you'd like to read our comprehensive guide to case sizing click here.

Watches are measured by case diameter. This measurement does not include the crown or lugs.

1) 36mm - Smaller Wrists
2) 38mm - Small/Medium Wrists
3) 39mm - Medium Wrists
4) 40mm - Medium Wrists
5) 42mm - Medium/Large Wrists

With that in mind, we've created this case sizing guide to help you choose the watch that is ideal for your particular wrist shape and style preference.

Notes: All Vaer watches are shown on the same 7 inch (177mm) diameter wrist. This is approximately the median wrist size of an adult man. Watches are shown in size from smallest to largest.

1) 36mm Field Case 

Sizing Guide: Best for Smaller Wrists
Suggested For:
6.25”- 7.25” wrists
36mm models: S3, C3, A3, A7, A12  


2) 38mm Dive Case

Sizing Guide: Best for Smaller Wrists
Suggested For:
 6.5”- 7.5” wrists
38mm models: DS4, D4, DS5, R1 Oceanracer


3) 39mm Dive Case

Sizing Guide: Best for Medium Wrists
Suggested For:
 6.5”- 7.75” wrists
39mm models: D5, G5, G7

4) 40mm Field Case

Sizing Guide: Best for Medium Wrists
Suggested For:
 6.5”- 7.75” wrists
40mm models: S5, C5, A5, A12, R1 Rally & Tactical

5) 42mm Dive Case 

Sizing Guide: Best for Medium/Large Wrists
Suggested For:
 7”- 8.5” wrists
42mm models: D4, DS4, DS5, D5

🔒 Free Waterproof Strap: Silicone Ocean Strap - Black ($20 Value)
Choose Your Custom Strap: Nylon - Olive (+$0)
Strap Sizing Guide

Need help choosing your straps?

One of the most rewarding aspects of owning a watch is the opportunity for customize your straps. In addition to adding a unique personality to your timepiece, changing your straps is a great way to increase a watches value and functionality. Here at Vaer, every watch we sell comes with your choice to 2x quick change straps.

In addition to a comfortable Primary Strap made for in-water functionality, we allow you to choose from a wide range of Secondary Straps to suit a variety of functions and styles.

Because different straps have different manufacturing costs your choice of Secondary Strap will be reflected in the watch's final retail cost. All strap options can also be purchased individually if you're interesting in buying a third, or fourth strap.

Note: All Vaer watch straps are sized for 20mm lugs and are cross compatible between models. Vaer bracelets are custom fitted and are NOT cross compatible. 

RUBBER STRAPS

Ocean Strap

Fits: 6” - 8.25” wrists.
Material: Silicone or FKM.
Summary: A comfortable, classic waterproof strap - great for slim wrists.

 

FKM Tropic Strap 

Fits: 6” - 8.5” wrists.
Material: FKM Rubber.
Summary: A comfortable, heavy-duty waterproof strap made of dense FKM rubber.

 

FKM Waffle Strap 

Fits: 6” - 8.5” wrists.
Material: FKM Rubber.
Summary: A comfortable, heavy-duty waterproof strap made of dense FKM rubber.

  

LEATHER STRAPS

Horween Leather Strap 

Fits: 6.25” - 8.5” wrists.
Material: 
premium American leather.
Summary: 
A beautiful Made in USA leather strap, tanned by Horween in Chicago.

  

STEEL BRACELETS

3-Link Bracelet 

Fits: 6.5” - 8.5” wrists.
Material:
 316L Stainless Steel.
Summary: Our 3-link steel bracelet balances finish and cost, to deliver a great all-purpose waterproof option. Uses friction fit pins for bracelet resizing. Bracelet tapers to 18mm.

Jubilee Bracelet 

Fits: 6.5” - 8.5” wrists.
Material: 316L Stainless Steel.
Summary: Our Jubilee steel bracelet has custom-fit end links, and is designed to fit a specific Vaer watch. While some bracelets may fit on other watch models this is not something we can guarantee.  Bracelet tapers to 16mm.


NYLON STRAPS

Single Pass Nylon Strap 

Fits: 5.5” - 9” wrists.
Material: Nylon.
Summary: A rugged all-purpose single-pass strap design adapted from military watches. This strap requires spring-bar installation, and is not a quick-release strap.

Nylon Strap 

Fits: 6” - 8.75” wrists.
Material: Nylon.
Summary: A comfortable, all-purpose waterproof strap made of seatbelt weaved nylon.

 


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Waterproof Warranty

Guaranteed 100% ocean-ready.

Two Straps Standard

Our 20mm straps are interchangeable

With a quartz movement, and our industry-leading durability features, the S5 Dirty Dozen is a fitting tribute to the iconic WW2 field watches on which it is based.

Why we love it

The S5 Dirty Dozen is the more affordable counterpart to the C5 and A12 Dirty Dozen models. This watch draws direct inspiration from the historic military timepieces issued to British soldiers during World War II, known collectively as the “Dirty Dozen.” Our goal with this design was to bring that iconic field watch aesthetic to the S5 platform—retaining its vintage charm while enhancing everyday wearability. The dial echoes the utilitarian aesthetic of the original specifications. With its powerful lume and rugged case, the S5 Dirty Dozen embodies the timeless appeal of military design, reinterpreted through Vaer’s lens of modern durability, affordability, and waterproof performance.

Customers Also Love

"The perfect combo of style, durability and value."

- Huckberry

330

Feet of Water Resistance

This watch is perfect for swimming and surfing, and it's protected by our waterproof warranty.

10000+

Five Star Reviews

Our success has been built on delivering exceptional value to our owners.

The Perfect Everyday Watch

What's the best outdoor watch we could make for under $200? That was the guiding question for our S-series. Are there cheaper alternatives out there? Sure. Do those cheaper options feature sapphire crystal, a locking crown, and a guaranteed waterproof warranty? Definitely not.

1. Ocean-Ready

Life is unpredictable. The perfect everyday watch needs to provide peace of mind in all conditions. Whether you're heading out in the rain or taking a jump in the pool, this watch never needs to be left on the sidelines.

2. Scratch Resistant

Impact is inevitable. When it happens, you want to be sure your watch won't scratch. That's why we use premium sapphire crystal to protect our dials (the second hardest material after diamond).

3. Easy Customization

Every day is different. And the easiest way to switch up the look (and functionality) of your watch is to change straps. That's why every Vaer watch ships with 2x quick-change strap options.

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S5 Dirty Dozen - 40mm Quartz
S5 Dirty Dozen - 40mm Quartz Sale priceFrom $ 199
Best For

Daily Outdoor Use

Daily Outdoor Use

Power Source

Quartz Battery

Quartz Battery

Sapphire Crystal

Yes

Yes

Yes

Waterproof Warranty

Yes

Yes

Yes

Built to Last

Your daily wristwatch is an incredibly important and personal object. We're dedicated to the idea that watches should grow more valuable over time as they collect memories, and confront new challenges. This watch is powered by a battery that will keep accurate time for 3-5 years. After this period, the battery can be easily replaced either by a local watch shop or by our team of technicians in Los Angeles.

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Confidence to Disconnect

Our mission at Vaer is to make products that will last and become more important and personally significant over time. While luxury and technology have a place in modern life, the products we love the most are durable everyday items that promote values of simplicity and independence.

Freedom in Customization

Every watch we've ever sold has come standard with two interchangeable 20mm Vaer straps. This cross-compatibility across our entire product line, gives owners increased functionality and value, with the option to easily change up their strap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether it's our ocean-based roots in Venice Beach,our thousands of five-star customer reviews, or our unique position as the largest independent assembler of watches in the United States, there's a lot to talk about with Vaer. We firmly believe that the more you learn about our watches and company, the more likely you'll be interested in supporting our brand. If you have a more detailed question, feel free to visit our FAQ below.

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Overall rating: 4.9210525 / 5 from 38 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The S5 Dirty Dozen - 40mm Quartz is a dependable, ocean-ready timepiece with a low-profile design and interchangeable straps. Customers appreciate its great value, exceptional quality, and versatile look. The watch offers a comfortable fit and excellent legibility, making it suitable for everyday wear and formal occasions.

Summary topics

  • Comfort: 7%
  • Band Comfort: 11%
  • Minimal Design: 8%
  • Legibility: 6%
  • Perfect Size: 9%

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Review highlights

  • "Top quality, great price, beautiful design, perfect size and weight."Kendall B.
  • "Love the design and build quality is excellent such great value!"WILLIAM V.
  • "Case size and aesthetics are great and fit and finish are on par with other watches at a slightly higher price point."Anonymous

Reviews

Great purchase!

"Love the vintage military feel overall and the seconds dial is a nice touch (the selling point for me, really). I put a third party NATO strap on to add to the aesthetic. My only complaint is I wish this came in 42mm like the S5 Calendar Field does. The 40mm wears like 38mm. Hard to judge the size by photos but in person it’s noticeably small. I can’t imagine how tiny the 36mm would look on me haha. Nonetheless, very happy with it. Excellent customer service by the Vaer Team throughout the process as well!"

Ben (5/5)

I enjoy this watch a

"I enjoy this watch a lot. The rubber band is very comfortable, lume is awesome. 40mm is not too large for my quite small wrist since the case is quite flat. The black dial and the small seconds look amazing. The side of the case is curved which looks great. Overall I'm very happy with it."

Patrick S. (5/5)

Fantastic Field Watch

"Loved it so much I bought one for me and another for my nephew and using it as an everyday watch. Nice slim height, lume-monster, and great readability. Just a good looking field watch and would recommend to anyone looking for a field watch."

Paul G. (5/5)

Love the watch, it keeps

"Love the watch, it keeps good time and very comfortable. I like watches with no date and this ones great."

Robert S. (5/5)

I really love the watch.

"I really love the watch. I like that there is a Japanese movement option. I love the dirty dozen design and the options I found were either too expensive or affordable but from unreliable brands. This watch is true to the design, affordable and did not cheap out on the materials and finishing. I like the style of hands the brand chose. The inclusion of the phonetic alphabet on the caseback is a nice touch. While I was happy to get 2 straps, I would've preferred one better quality strap over two. Overall, very happy with my purchase."

Tirumala R. (5/5)

Beautiful item. Superior customer service!!

"Beautiful item. Superior customer service!! Cant be said enough. Great watch! Nice and responsive customer care. Will enjoy this item and will definitely order more products!!"

k s. (5/5)

Awesome watch. Build quality feels

"Awesome watch. Build quality feels really good. I upgraded to the bracelet and love the quick release feature. It arrived quickly and was exactly as described in professional packaging. I would definitely purchase again 👍"

Brian L. (5/5)

Really promising

"I have only owned this watch briefly but as usual received a request to review. A 1-, 3-and 5-year review would obviously be much more informative, but so far, so good. I own about a dozen mechanical watches at a price point where value in my view peaks, ie ~3K. However, for work, I needed something simple, rugged and inexpensive. I have looked at Vaer a few times but am adVAERse to the name and not particularly fond of the hands on military watches in general. The S5 DD would look better with cream color hands to match the indices. In contrast, I love the dial and the small seconds hand, which none of my other watches is equipped with. Up close, the main dial is completely matte, while the subdial is slightly shiny. This is a nice detail typically found on more expensive watches. I could wish for a slightly thicker case back and lugs, but this is $199, which hardly justifies such complaints. I find the back of a watch is often overlooked. To this end, a military alphabet is a nice and most suitable addition, even if it is a challenge for my eyesight, but for most it will work fine. My only real complaint is the quick change strap system. It invariably makes for poor quality spring bars, which is a pity because the canvas strap is of surprisingly good quality for the money. Neither does it make any sense with quick change for a rugged watch. Old school thick conventional spring bars would be much more befitting. I already had a couple of suitable 20-mm straps, so it merely cost an added $15 for proper lug bars. That still kept the total including taxes below $230, which is impossible to argue with and readily deserving of five stars."

Steen H. (5/5)

My new daily wear

"I love my watch and it is my new daily wear, I’m a blue collar worker and it seems tough enough for the job. I love how I can see the time so clearly at just a quick glance!"

Kristofer H. (5/5)

Great watch, love the fit

"Great watch, love the fit and look."

Ian W. (5/5)

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