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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$329

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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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