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Raven Custom 39mm DivervsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Raven Custom 39mm Diver

Owners widely praise the Raven Custom 39mm Diver for its ideal 39mm size, excellent legibility, and effective lume. The bezel action is consistently highlighted as a strong point, and the overall build is considered a favorite among microbrand divers. One owner found the stock bracelet too basic for the polished case, preferring an aftermarket jubilee. The movement is the Seiko NH35 automatic, and it offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Raven Custom 39mm Diver highly for its wearability and functional design at the price point.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Custom 39mm Diver39mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Custom 39mm Diver40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Custom 39mm Diver200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Custom 39mm Diver$550
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.1mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$315
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