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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsVario Futurist

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$315
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39.4mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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