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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its historically significant retro design, clean panda dial, and value, with many noting its comfortable wearability and how it garners compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial with well-placed sub-registers and polished indices, evoking a vintage charm. Some owners find the 14mm+ case thickness substantial, though others note it wears smaller than expected and fits under shirt cuffs. The H-31 movement's rotor is described as spinny by one owner, and accuracy figures range from +3 to +8 seconds per day, with one owner noting the OEM strap is utilitarian. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
14.45mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$329
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