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Longines PrimaLuna MoonphasevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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PrimaLuna Moonphase
LonginesPrimaLuna Moonphase
MSRP $2,950
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PrimaLuna Moonphase34mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
PrimaLuna Moonphase72h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
PrimaLuna Moonphase30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
PrimaLuna Moonphase$2,950
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Field
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
48mm
Lug Width
8mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, Moon phase display at 6 o'clock
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$329

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What people say

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Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase

The Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase features a fluid case design and a 72-hour power reserve from its automatic movement. Owners note its accuracy averages 1.3 seconds lost per day across six positions, and 3 to 4 seconds on the wrist, performing within COSC standards. Previously, moon phase models utilized quartz movements, a detail that may not appeal to mechanical watch enthusiasts. Overall, owners rate the Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase highly for its updated automatic movement and reliable timekeeping.

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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