Citizen Promaster Land H100vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Promaster Land H100 at true scale

Promaster Land H100

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar at true scale

C5 Recon Field Solar

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$558

$349

lowest

Movement

Citizen H100

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen H100
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$558
$349
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Promaster Land H100

The Citizen Promaster Land H100 is praised by owners for its value, with one reviewer noting it as a great work watch at $400 that can withstand abuse. Owners appreciate its compact 39mm case size, with one reporting it fits an 8-inch wrist perfectly. The Citizen H100 movement features automatic hand alignment correction, which can also be done manually. However, the radio-controlled functionality of the H100 movement is limited to Japan, meaning it operates as a standard quartz watch outside that region. Accuracy is reported to be around one second gained per week, though some solar quartz models are more accurate. The H100 movement also prevents manual time adjustment in a low power state. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Land H100 highly for its robust build and convenient size at an accessible price point.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 Super-Luminova lume, and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting its superior water resistance and solar charging compared to alternatives. Some owners have reported issues with second-hand alignment and minor imperfections, though Vaer's customer service is acknowledged for offering exchanges or refunds in response to these concerns, despite some community feedback suggesting long shipping times and less favorable customer service experiences. Overall, owners find the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar offers decent quality and value, though some question the brand's reputation against established competitors.

From video reviewers

The solar-powered quartz movement is a significant convenience. The bracelet quality is criticized for not matching the case finishing. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water resistance compared to competitors.