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Vaer C5 Recon Field SolarvsZelos Great White 43

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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
C5 Recon Field Solar$329
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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