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Farer ROCHÉ IIvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROCHÉ II39mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
ROCHÉ II50h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
ROCHÉ II100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
ROCHÉ II$1,495
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$329

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What people say

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Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design 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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