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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$315
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.4mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$375
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