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Sternglas MarusvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Marus$485
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39.4mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
48.1mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova grün
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$315

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

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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