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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.8mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
48mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$329

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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