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Horage Omnium K2vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Omnium K2
HorageOmnium K2
MSRP $5,140
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Omnium K237.3mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Omnium K272h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Omnium K2100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Omnium K2$5,140
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37.3mm
40mm
Thickness
7.95mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
No
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,140
$329

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What people say

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Horage Omnium K2

The Horage Omnium K2 is lauded for its slim 7.95mm profile and chronometer-certified K2 micro-rotor movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its technical innovation, including a proprietary silicon escapement and modular K1 movement, and praise its value. However, some find the molded, luminous hour numerals too whimsical, and the explicit mention of "silicon escapement" on the dial is considered unnecessary. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Omnium K2 highly for its technical innovation and slim profile 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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