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Spinnaker Hass AutomaticvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Hass Automatic
SpinnakerHass Automatic
MSRP $445
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hass Automatic43mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Hass Automatic40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hass Automatic300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Hass Automatic$445
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Flying Dutchman
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$329

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

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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