Smiths Vintage Cushion Case PRS-36vsSeiko Seiko 5 Sports Field series

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Smiths Vintage Cushion Case PRS-36

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Seiko Seiko 5 Sports Field series

MSRP $315

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Vintage Cushion Case PRS-36

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

37mm

39.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

44.8mm

lowest

48.1mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

10.5mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

n/a

41h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

n/a

$315

Movement

What drives the hands.

ETA Peseux 7040

Seiko 4R36

Spec

Vintage Cushion Case PRS-36

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

Case

5 specs

Diameter

37mm

39.4mm

Thickness

10.5mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.8mm

48.1mm

Lug Width

n/a

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

n/a

Curved

Dial Color

Brushed silver

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA Peseux 7040

Seiko 4R36

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

n/a

$315

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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Smiths Vintage Cushion Case PRS-36

Owners widely praise the Smiths VINTAGE CUSHION CASE PRS-36 for its vintage aesthetic, polished Fricker case, and strong lume, with one owner noting it wears thin and lightweight. The watch is considered handsome and offers good value at £395, featuring a Swiss-made Peseux 7040 hand-winding movement. However, the included strap and its buckle are frequently criticized as unattractive and uncomfortable, with owners often opting for replacements. Overall, owners rate the Smiths VINTAGE CUSHION CASE PRS-36 highly for its vintage charm and value, despite common dissatisfaction with the stock strap.

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Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its excellent legibility, featuring fully lumed Arabic numerals and a lumed pearl on the compass bezel. Reviewers note the reliable 4R36 movement and 10 bar water resistance, with some considering the watches good value under 500 euros. The GMT variants, specifically the SSK023 and SSK025, offer an accessible explorer watch with a GMT complication and a fixed 24-hour bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports Field series highly for its legibility and value proposition.

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