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Tissot PRC 200vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PRC 200
TissotPRC 200
MSRP $595
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRC 20043mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
PRC 20040h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
PRC 200200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
PRC 200$595
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12.02mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Arabic and indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$329

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tissot PRC 200

Owners widely praise the Tissot PRC 200's dial depth and legibility, with one noting the blue dial is more impressive in person. Reviewers highlight its satisfyingly weighted pushers and accessible entry into mechanical chronographs. The watch features a clean white dial with Arabic numerals for easy reading and bright green lume on its hands, offering a genuine 200m water resistance. One owner flags the day function as inaccurate, requiring weekly resets, though timekeeping is very accurate. The 44mm steel case is described as a bit thick but wearable, with a rubber strap option enhancing comfort at its $1,025 price. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Tissot PRC 200 for its legible dial and robust water resistance at an accessible 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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