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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsTimefactors Commander 71

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$315
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39.4mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$530
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