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Vaer C5 Recon Field SolarvsZelos GT

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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
GT100m
MSRP
C5 Recon Field Solar$329
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Azzurro

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9133
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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