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Maen Hudson 38 MK5vsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hudson 38 MK538mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Hudson 38 MK540h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Hudson 38 MK5300m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Hudson 38 MK5$719
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39.4mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
M1.1.5
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$315

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What people say

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Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

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.

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