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Phoibos VoyagervsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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

Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Voyager$299
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$329

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the 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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