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Marloe Watch Company Coniston AutovsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Coniston Auto
Marloe Watch CompanyConiston Auto
MSRP $507
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Coniston Auto41mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Coniston Auto40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Coniston Auto100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Coniston Auto$507
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N24
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$329

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What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Coniston Auto

Owners widely praise the Marloe Coniston Auto's unique design, layered dial, applied indices, and skeleton handset, with one owner noting its pleasing caseback and versatility as an everyday watch. The comfortable orange silicone strap is a favorite, and the overall presentation and packaging are considered excellent. Accuracy from the Miyota 8N24 movement ranges from +-10-20 seconds per day, which some find not ideal for a daily wearer, and the BGW9 lume is noted as less enduring than on other models. One owner dislikes the "WATCH COMPANY" text on the dial. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Coniston Auto highly for its visually pleasing and well-built design at its price point.

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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