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Farer GMTvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT36mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$329

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

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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