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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$315
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
39.4mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$935

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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