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Praesidus Rec SpecvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39.4mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$315

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its value, offering an accessible explorer-style watch with a GMT complication and excellent legibility thanks to LumiBrite on the dial and bezel. The watches feature a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and are powered by either the 4R36 or 4R34 movement, both with a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the inclusion of a compass bezel with a lumed pearl and fully lumed Arabic numerals on the dial for the non-GMT models. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT models good value under 500 euros.

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