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Sternglas BerlinvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Berlin$258
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.4mm
Thickness
8mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.9mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
4R34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$450

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.

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