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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gray
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$329

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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