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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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

Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$329

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one owner finding it an affordable alternative to other designs. However, some owners report it feels underwhelming and cheap, with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, and find the strap to be of poor quality. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case, an Alabaster dial with beige LumiNova, and a Seiko TMI VJ76 quartz movement rated for -20/+20 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided, with the primary point of contention being the perceived quality and aesthetic execution of the Sternglas Naos Großdatum.

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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