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Sternglas LumatikvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Lumatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Lumatik for its playful Bauhaus design, fresh color palette, and unique bicolored lume. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm case and a 60-hour power reserve. The Miyota 8315 movement is noted as less robust than premium options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Lumatik highly for its fun design and distinctive lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dual-tone Luminova is a standout feature. The Bauhaus design positions it as a strong contender under $500.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its value, offering an accessible explorer-style watch with a GMT complication and excellent legibility thanks to LumiBrite on the dial and bezel. The watches feature a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and are powered by either the 4R36 or 4R34 movement, both with a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the inclusion of a compass bezel with a lumed pearl and fully lumed Arabic numerals on the dial for the non-GMT models. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT models good value under 500 euros.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lumatik38mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Lumatik60h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Lumatik50m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Lumatik$539
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48.1mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Lume
Luminova weiß und orange
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$315
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