Side by side

Vaer C5 Recon Field SolarvsWolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
WolbrookOutrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
MSRP $215

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3838mm
Power Reserve
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3840h
Water Resistance
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38120m
MSRP
C5 Recon Field Solar$329
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38$215

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
120m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH60

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$215

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar vs Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 for its excellent finishing, attractive design, and smooth 4-tick-per-second mecaquartz movement. The bright and long-lasting lume, easy-to-use crown, 38mm case with 20mm drilled lugs, and 120m water resistance are also noted positively. The Hesalite box crystal and beads of rice bracelet contribute to its vintage feel, powered by a Seiko VH60 mecaquartz movement. Some owners find the 38mm size too small for their preference. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 highly for its finishing and vintage aesthetic at the price.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.