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Eone BradleyvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Bradley
EoneBradley
MSRP $225
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bradley40mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Bradley40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Bradley30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Bradley$225
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Thickness
11.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Canvas Pink
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$329

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Eone Bradley

The Eone Bradley is praised for its ingenious tactile time-telling design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case. Reviewers and owners appreciate its inclusive, modern aesthetic and the swiveling lugs that ensure a snug fit. However, some find the $285 price tag may not offer the best value, noting the case scratches easily and attracts fingerprints. The articulating lugs are considered less stylish than solid ones by some, and the magnetic ball bearings can be dislodged, occasionally requiring a wrist shake to reset. One user expresses hesitation due to past Kickstarter experiences. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Eone Bradley for its unique, bold, and comfortable design, despite minor concerns about durability and lug aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The watch's tactile dial, with raised markers that allow the wearer to feel the time by touch, is a notable feature. A weakness is the watch's limited water resistance, which may be a concern for users who plan to wear it for swimming or water activities. Reviewers disagree on the case material, with one reviewer mentioning a 40mm PVD gold stainless steel case and the other a 40mm x 11mm titanium case.

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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