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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWCG10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $333
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch$333
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.461

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$329

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What people say

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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its 36mm size and comfortable, "chunky" wearability, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The bead-blasted stainless steel case, fixed spring bars, and acrylic crystal that scratches but buffs out are noted features. Some enthusiasts point out the dial's "T" marking alongside Super-LumiNova as a detail difference from originals, and one owner found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. The 50m water resistance is considered sufficient for its field watch purpose. On balance, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial 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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