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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition OxfordvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$329

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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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