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Vaer C5 Recon Field SolarvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
C5 Recon Field Solar$329
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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