Side by side

Brew Super MetricvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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

Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Metric36mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Super Metric
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Super Metric50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Super Metric$475
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.75mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Fine-Texture
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK68
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$329

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Brew Super Metric vs Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.