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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited EditionvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition42.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition41h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition$420
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$329

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition is praised for its bold, sporty design, featuring a vibrant yellow sunray dial and a unique acrylic bezel insert that evokes hot-rodding culture. Owners note the surprisingly wearable yellow color and the distinctive Mooneyes branding that stands out in person. The 42.5mm case is complemented by a short 46mm lug-to-lug distance, allowing for comfortable wear on smaller wrists. It is powered by the 4R36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and comes with both a steel bracelet and a striped nylon strap. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition for its fun, retro aesthetic and comfortable wearability at an affordable 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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