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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMTvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 39 GMT39mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Croft 39 GMT40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Croft 39 GMT100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Croft 39 GMT$445
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$329

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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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