Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series
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Measurements
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Fleuss GMT
5 Sports Field series
Diameter
43mm
39.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47.9mm
lowest
Thickness
13mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
150m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$299
lowest
$450
Movement
Seiko NH34
Seiko 4R34
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable, light wearability, especially considering its affordable price point, highlighting its textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating as stunning features. However, the watch faces criticism for its large 43mm case size, with some describing it as a "hockey puck," and a "jingly jangly" Beads of Rice bracelet with a pressed clasp, which is considered not finely finished. Some users also noted the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value, particularly when found on discount.
The Spinnaker Fleuss GMT's Seiko NH34 movement is a recurring positive point. Reviewers also noted the watch's attractive colorways and comfortable wear. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.
The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its accessible explorer watch design and decent fit and finish for its price point. Reviewers note the inclusion of a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko 5 Sports Field series a compelling option for its explorer aesthetic and GMT functionality at an accessible price.
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.
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