Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand TourvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series
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Measurements
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Nereide GMT Grand Tour
5 Sports Field series
Diameter
39mm
39.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
lowest
47.9mm
Thickness
11.9mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$1,158
$450
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9075
Seiko 4R34
Case
3 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 the Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour for its beautiful and colorful design, refined muted blue dial, and Italian-made 39mm case with sapphire crystal and AR coating. The bracelet is frequently noted as feeling great on the wrist, and one owner reports excellent accuracy at +-2 seconds per day. Some owners appreciate the dress-casual sport watch feel and the rose gold mirrored bezel portion, while others find the optical glass bezel preferable for reduced glare. However, some find the watch large, and one owner experienced the butterfly clasp opening while swimming. The price is considered steep by some for a Miyota GMT, though others feel it is justified by the improved case finishing and solid feel, especially compared to other movements. The unidirectional 120-click bezel is noted as essentially a diver bezel with a different insert.
The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its accessible explorer watch design and decent fit and finish for its price point. Reviewers note the inclusion of a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko 5 Sports Field series a compelling option for its explorer aesthetic and GMT functionality at an accessible price.
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.
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