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Boldr Odyssey BronzevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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

Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Bronze40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Bronze500m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Odyssey Bronze$649
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
16.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$329

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What people say

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Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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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