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Boldr RallyvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rally38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Rally40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Rally200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Rally$299
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$329

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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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