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Citizen Zenshin SenkeivsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Zenshin Senkei
CitizenZenshin Senkei
MSRP $506
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
What people say

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Citizen Zenshin Senkei

The Citizen Zenshin Senkei is praised for its appealing color options and accessible price point, featuring a titanium case and a grid-patterned dial. Its Eco-Drive B620 movement provides accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the Citizen Zenshin Senkei's value proposition and distinctive design elements.

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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Senkei41mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Senkei40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Senkei100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Zenshin Senkei$506
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B620
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$506
$329
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