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Fears Jubilee EditionvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$329

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

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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