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Maen Manhattan 40vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$329

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being 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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