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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.4mm
Thickness
14mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
4R34
Power Reserve
43h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$450
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