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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMTvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Seastar 1000 GMT$575
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11.77mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$329

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What people say

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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

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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