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HELM Togiak Expedition UTCvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Togiak Expedition UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Togiak Expedition UTC$380
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH34
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$329

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What people say

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HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build 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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