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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal MechanicalvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Union Terminal Mechanical
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Union Terminal Mechanical$650
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Multiple
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$329

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection 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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