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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.4mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
65h
41h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$450
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