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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS seriesvsGruppo Gamma Field III

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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

Gruppo Gamma Field III

The watch's 200m water resistance is a notable strength. A weakness is the use of the Seiko NH34A GMT movement, which might be considered less desirable than some other options due to its relatively lower grade compared to other movements in this price range.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Field III40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Field III41h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SNXS series100m
Field III200m
MSRP
5 Sports SNXS series$415
Field III$439

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
37.4mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$439
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