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RZE UTD-8000vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
UTD-800040mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
UTD-800040h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
UTD-8000200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
UTD-8000$279
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Screw secured titanium caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$329

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What people say

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RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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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