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Studio Underd0g The ManhattanvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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The Manhattan
Studio Underd0gThe Manhattan
MSRP $1,000
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Manhattan39.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
The Manhattan40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Manhattan
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
The Manhattan$1,000
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$329

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g The Manhattan

Studio Underd0g The Manhattan is widely praised for its captivating amber fumé sunray dial with a raised sapphire disc, creating unique depth and animation. Owners appreciate the comfortable 38mm cushion case and the tactile winding feel of the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement. Some in the community note the dial's design elements are reminiscent of Fears. The watch offers 10atm water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Manhattan highly for its distinctive dial and comfortable wearability.

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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