Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT AutomaticvsSeiko Seiko 5 Sports Field series
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Measurements
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Broadgate GMT Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Diameter
40mm
39.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
lowest
48.1mm
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
13.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$895
$315
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9075
Seiko 4R36
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise Duckworth Prestex's customer service, with one owner receiving a replacement strap and a personal note. The Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic is available in five color options with rubber or metal bracelet choices, and is priced around $995. One owner finds the three different numeral fonts on the dial disorienting but appreciates the orange color as a great summer choice. On balance, owners value the brand's customer service and the watch's summer-ready aesthetic.
The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its excellent legibility, featuring fully lumed Arabic numerals and a lumed pearl on the compass bezel. Reviewers note the reliable 4R36 movement and 10 bar water resistance, with some considering the watches good value under 500 euros. The GMT variants, specifically the SSK023 and SSK025, offer an accessible explorer watch with a GMT complication and a fixed 24-hour bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports Field series highly for its legibility and value proposition.
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