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Vaer C5 Recon Field SolarvsLongines EVIDENZA

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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $8,150

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
EVIDENZA30.6mm
Power Reserve
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
EVIDENZA45h
Water Resistance
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
EVIDENZA30m
MSRP
C5 Recon Field Solar$329
EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.6mm
Thickness
10.4mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
36.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$8,150

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What people say

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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.

Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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