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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$329

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

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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