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Vaer C5 Recon Field SolarvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
C5 Recon Field Solar$329
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK63
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$399

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What people say

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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