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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black AutomaticvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
MSRP $895
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic38mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic65h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic$895
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$329

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic as a stunning and well-made watch for the money, highlighting its textured dial, applied gilt numerals, and handset. The 38mm size is considered a comfortable fit, even on larger wrists, and the micro-adjust bracelet is a notable feature. Owners also appreciate the satisfying winding action of the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and the alternating polishing and brushing on the bezel. Some owners, however, dislike the dial design or prefer a glossy black dial over the textured one, and one owner noted the watch comes on a NATO strap only. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic highly for its value, build quality, and appealing design details at its 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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