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Bremont ArgyllevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Argylle
BremontArgylle
MSRP $3,850
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argylle43mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Argylle40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Argylle
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Argylle$3,850
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
limited
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
U-2 JET
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$329

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What people say

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Bremont Argylle

The Bremont U-2 JET is praised for its exceptional accuracy, running between +0 and +1 seconds per day. It features a black DLC-treated steel case with a knurled aluminum mid-section and a smoked sapphire display caseback. The dial incorporates hash marks and Arabic numerals with tinted lume, complemented by heat-blued steel hands. The inner timing ring is bi-directional and operated by a crown at 4:00, which is described as satisfying to use but awkward on the wrist. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Bremont U-2 JET's precise timekeeping and distinctive case construction.

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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