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Marloe Watch Company Solent TimervsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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
Solent Timer42mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Solent Timer40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Solent Timer100m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Solent Timer$399
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Lume
Natulite
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$450
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