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Tissot T-Complication SquelettevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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T-Complication Squelette
TissotT-Complication Squelette
MSRP $2,295
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T-Complication Squelette43mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
T-Complication Squelette46h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
T-Complication Squelette50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
T-Complication Squelette$2,295
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11.99mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Transparent
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
46h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$329

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What people say

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Tissot T-Complication Squelette

Owners widely praise the Tissot T-Complication Squelette for its mesmerizing mechanical movement and industrial look, with many finding it offers great value. The pallet fork ticking is frequently noted as loud, a characteristic some owners appreciate while others find it noticeable in quiet environments. Some users flag the non-hacking seconds hand as a drawback for precise time setting, and opinions on its size are mixed, with some finding it too large for thin wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot T-Complication Squelette highly for its quality craftsmanship and the captivating skeletonized movement at its 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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