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AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited EditionvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition
AVI-8Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition
MSRP $465
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition42mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition$465
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
$329

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What people say

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AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

Owners are divided on the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition's design, with one calling it "horrible" and not a collector's item, while another finds it more meticulous than previous models, though still too busy and large. The watch features an NH34 movement with a 24-hour GMT function, measuring 42mm in diameter and 16mm thick. Owners also question the high resale prices. On balance, owners express significant reservations about the design and value proposition of the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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