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Farer Segrave IIIvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Farer Segrave III

Owners widely praise the Farer Segrave III for its stunning aesthetics and unique monopusher GMT complication, with the domed sapphire crystal contributing to its vintage charm. The watch is noted for its excellent service and fast shipping. Overall, owners rate the Farer Segrave III highly for its captivating vintage-inspired design and the appealing monopusher GMT function.

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
Segrave III41mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Segrave III62h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Segrave III100m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Segrave III$1,995
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.4mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW536
4R34
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
62h
41h
Jewels
29
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$450
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