Which is cheaper, the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar or the Venturian Daytripper?

At MSRP the Venturian Daytripper is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $329 for the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar — a $44 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar or the Venturian Daytripper?

The Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Venturian Daytripper — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar or the Venturian Daytripper?

The Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Venturian Daytripper.

What movement does the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar run compared to the Venturian Daytripper?

The Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar runs a quartz caliber, while the Venturian Daytripper runs a solar (Seiko VS22).

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Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

MSRP $329

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Venturian Daytripper

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MSRP $285

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C5 Recon Field Solar40mm

Daytripper39mm

Power Reserve

C5 Recon Field Solar—

Daytripper144h

Water Resistance

C5 Recon Field Solar100m

Daytripper30m

MSRP

C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Daytripper$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

None

Super Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko VS22

Type

Quartz

Solar

Power Reserve

144h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$329

$285

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