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Boldr Field MedicvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$329

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What people say

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Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at 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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