Which is cheaper, the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

At MSRP the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $598 for the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast — a $269 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Wolfpoint Arctic Beast wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast.

What movement does the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar run compared to the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar runs a quartz caliber, while the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast runs a automatic (Sellita SW200).

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Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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MSRP $329

Wolfpoint Arctic Beast

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MSRP $598

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C5 Recon Field Solar40mm

Arctic Beast43mm

Power Reserve

C5 Recon Field Solar40h

Arctic Beast38h

Water Resistance

C5 Recon Field Solar100m

Arctic Beast30m

MSRP

C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Arctic Beast$598

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

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Sellita SW200

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$329

$598

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