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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.4mm
Thickness
11mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.9mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$450
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