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Bremont MBIIvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$329

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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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