Vaer C5 Field vs Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211

Both are field watches in the mid tier. In short: the Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211 takes more water (200m) — both are fine for swimming, but it has more margin if you dive. The Vaer C5 Field is quartz, 100m water resistance, 40mm, sapphire crystal; the Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211 is solar / light-powered, 200m water resistance, 42mm, mineral crystal.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Vaer C5 Field	Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211
Movement	Quartz	Solar / light-powered
Water resistance	100m	200m
Case size	40mm	42mm
Crystal	sapphire	mineral
Style	Field / explorer	Field / explorer
Price tier	Mid	Mid

Which should you buy?

Their movements differ — Vaer C5 Field: quartz, Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211: solar / light-powered
The Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211 takes more water (200m) — both are fine for swimming, but it has more margin if you dive
The Vaer C5 Field has a sapphire crystal — more scratch-resistant for daily wear
The Vaer C5 Field wears 40mm vs the Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211's 42mm — choose by wrist size

Where to buy

Vaer C5 FieldSee price on AmazonCheck price

Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211See price on AmazonCheck price

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Vaer C5 Field and the Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211?
Both are field watches in the mid tier. The Vaer C5 Field is quartz, 100m water resistance, 40mm, sapphire crystal; the Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211 is solar / light-powered, 200m water resistance, 42mm, mineral crystal.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer C5 Field or the Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211?
The Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211, rated 200m, versus 100m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.

Which is better value, the Vaer C5 Field or the Citizen Promaster Tough BN0211?
Both sit in the mid tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.

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