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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$315
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
39.4mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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