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Pinion Pure BronzevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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

Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$329

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What people say

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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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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