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Tissot Le Locle GoldvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Le Locle Gold
TissotLe Locle Gold
MSRP $2,225
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle Gold39.3mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle Gold80h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Le Locle Gold30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Le Locle Gold$2,225
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.3mm
40mm
Thickness
10.45mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$329

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What people say

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Tissot Le Locle Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and classic design, considering it an incredible value for a dress watch. Accuracy varies, with some reporting excellent performance while others note deviations of up to 11 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps and buckle to be of poor quality, and the dressy nature limits versatility for casual wear. The lug-to-lug measurement is noted as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant dial and finishing at the price.

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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