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CIGA Design FALCONvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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CIGA Design FALCON

The CIGA Design FALCON is noted for its distinctive skeletonized dial and slim 11mm steel case. Owners highlight the unique back-to-front skeleton design, allowing the Caliber CD-02 movement to be viewed from all angles, and the comfortable H-linked bracelet. Reviewers praise its well-executed honeycomb dial and 36mm case size, though some find the 3-6-9 numeral layout too derivative. It is powered by the Miyota 90S5 caliber and offers 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design FALCON for its innovative skeletonization and vintage-inspired design at its 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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FALCON43.5mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
FALCON40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
FALCON50m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
FALCON$499
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
43.5mm
39.4mm
Thickness
11mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Carbon
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova, Green
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-02
Seiko 4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$450
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