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Praesidus Desert FieldvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$329

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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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