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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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C60 Atoll 300
Christopher WardC60 Atoll 300
MSRP $1,320
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Atoll 30040mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Atoll 30038h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
C60 Atoll 300300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
C60 Atoll 300$1,320
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,320
$329

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, which reviewers note exceeds its price point, and its comfortable 40mm wearability. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to run close to COSC standards, and the "light catcher" case is frequently highlighted for its jewelry-like quality and beautiful dial that is better appreciated in person. One owner desires a larger 42mm size option, and some users flag a weak or missing anti-reflective coating on the crystal. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and value.

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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