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Lorier Falcon SIIIvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Falcon SIII
LorierFalcon SIII
MSRP $599
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Falcon SIII39mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Falcon SIII40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Falcon SIII50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Falcon SIII$599
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$329

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What people say

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Lorier Falcon SIII

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorier Falcon SIII for its impressive finishing at its price point, a svelte 36mm case that evokes vintage aesthetics and fits well on smaller wrists, and a clear, domed hesalite crystal. The legible BGW9 lume and high-quality tapering bracelet are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note that the dial's diamond pattern can make minute markers difficult to read in certain light, and one owner found the lume intensity could be more consistent. The Falcon SIII utilizes the Miyota 90S5 caliber and offers 100m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Falcon SIII highly for its vintage-inspired design and excellent finishing for the price.

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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