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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
20mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
48mm
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Date Boutique Edition (Event)
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,625
$329

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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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