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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$329

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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