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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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C60 Pro 300
Christopher WardC60 Pro 300
MSRP $1,550
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Pro 30042mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Pro 30038h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
C60 Pro 300300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
C60 Pro 300$1,550
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$329

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 for its premium feel, meticulous finishing, and solid bracelet with smooth articulation and effective micro-adjustment. The crown operation is consistently described as satisfying, and the dial and bezel are noted for their premium feel. Lume is excellent, and hand alignment is precise. However, a recurring criticism among owners is the misalignment of the steel inner bezel, particularly at the 6:00 marker, which is noticeable despite the watch's otherwise high level of finishing. The Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve and accuracy of -/+ 20 seconds per day are flagged as standard. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 highly for its exceptional build quality and refinement at its price point, with the inner bezel alignment being a notable point of contention.

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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