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Ikepod KawsvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Kaws
IkepodKaws
MSRP $29,700
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kaws44mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Kaws40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Kaws100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Kaws$29,700
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,700
$329

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Ikepod Kaws

Owners are divided on the Ikepod Kaws, with some finding its design akin to a toy watch and questioning its artistic merit, while others appreciate it specifically as a Kaws collaboration, though some still feel the execution could be improved. One owner describes the watch as having a meaningless collaboration and poor execution, looking like a toy and being terrible, while another finds the Kaws aesthetic worse on a watch. On balance, the consensus among owners is that the Ikepod Kaws is a polarizing piece, with its appeal largely dependent on individual appreciation for the Kaws artistic style.

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.

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