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Citizen Promaster DivervsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $319
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver for its lightweight titanium construction, comfortable wear, and excellent specifications for its price, with one owner noting handsome dial construction from recycled materials and accuracy of +1 second in 7 days. Some owners find its brushed finish unremarkable, its bezel action mediocre, and its rotor loud, while one example showed a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and strong value proposition.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver36.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$319
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$329
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