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Vaer C5 Recon Field SolarvsLongines PRIMALUNA

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C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
PRIMALUNA
LonginesPRIMALUNA
MSRP $1,950

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
PRIMALUNA30mm
Power Reserve
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
PRIMALUNA40h
Water Resistance
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
PRIMALUNA30m
MSRP
C5 Recon Field Solar$329
PRIMALUNA$1,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
10.4mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L257.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$1,950

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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 PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with some preferring the automatic for its craftsmanship and heirloom quality. The redesigned 34mm model features an automatic movement, date complication, and polished case design, available in steel or bi-metal with various dial and strap options. Accuracy averages a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions, running 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist, which is within COSC standards. Prices range from EUR 2,850 to EUR 6,600. Overall, owners rate the Longines PRIMALUNA highly for its appealing design and reliable automatic movement.

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