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CWC Cabot Sea Falcon WatchvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Cabot Sea Falcon Watch
CWCCabot Sea Falcon Watch
MSRP $749
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch41mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch$749
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5030

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$329

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What people say

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CWC Cabot Sea Falcon Watch

The CWC Cabot Sea Falcon Watch is praised for its vintage appeal, enhanced by a domed sapphire crystal and a brushed/satin case finish. Owners find the 41mm size and thinness contribute to good wearability, even on a 7-inch wrist. Some debate exists regarding its value proposition at over $800 for a quartz movement, though others defend it as a low-production, collectible Swiss-made item. Overall, owners value the CWC Cabot Sea Falcon Watch for its refined finishing and wearability, with some appreciating its collectible status beyond its price point.

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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