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Phoibos Eagle Ray DatevsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Eagle Ray Date
PhoibosEagle Ray Date
MSRP $480
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray Date40mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray Date40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray Date200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray Date$480
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
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
$480
$450

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

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.

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