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Tissot Chemin Des TourellesvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Chemin Des Tourelles$950
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.27mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman and indexes
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$329

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What people say

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Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size for universal appeal and wearability, along with the reliable Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve. The finishing on the brushed steel, sharp lugs, and polished bezel is noted as impressive, and the domed crystal adds to its aesthetic. Some find the dial details particularly appealing in sunlight, contributing to its classy and versatile styling suitable for any occasion. However, one reviewer observes the dial texture can disappear in certain lighting, and a white date window at 6 o'clock is considered divisive. Another notes a lack of individuality compared to some alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles highly for its elegant dial design and accessible price point.

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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