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Ferro AGL 2 AutomaticvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Ferro AGL 2 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic for its well-executed microbrand design, featuring a color-matched big date complication at 12 o'clock and sandwiched indices with superluminova. The watch is noted for its 42mm brushed stainless steel case, 11mm thickness, double-domed sapphire crystal, and a grippy onion crown with a smooth locking mechanism. It offers 100m water resistance and comes with an Italian leather strap, all powered by a Swiss Ronda 5040B quartz chronograph movement. On balance, owners rate the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic highly for its impressive feature set and finishing at the $200 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.

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.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AGL 2 Automatic42mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
AGL 2 Automatic
C5 Recon Field Solar
Water Resistance
AGL 2 Automatic50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
AGL 2 Automatic$695
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$329
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