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Roue Cal Three / Cal FourvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Cal Three / Cal Four
RoueCal Three / Cal Four
MSRP $210
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
What people say

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Roue Cal Three / Cal Four

Owners praise the Roue Cal Three / Cal Four's unique grey-blue dial with yellow and orange accents and the distinctive look of its domed mineral glass. One owner found the 40mm case size and quality leather strap appealing, though noted the lugs were slightly taller than anticipated. However, one owner reported significant condensation and moisture ingress, with the company denying warranty service. The lack of a date window makes it less ideal as a daily wearer for some. On balance, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal and value, despite isolated reports of water resistance issues and a lack of date functionality.

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.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cal Three / Cal Four41.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Cal Three / Cal Four40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Cal Three / Cal Four50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Cal Three / Cal Four$210
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black and White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2315

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$329
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