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Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic as a stunning and well-made watch for the money, highlighting its textured dial, applied gilt numerals, and handset. The 38mm size is considered a comfortable fit, even on larger wrists, and the micro-adjust bracelet is a notable feature. Owners also appreciate the satisfying winding action of the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and the alternating polishing and brushing on the bezel. Some owners, however, dislike the dial design or prefer a glossy black dial over the textured one, and one owner noted the watch comes on a NATO strap only. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic highly for its value, build quality, and appealing design details at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic100m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$450
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39.4mm
38mm
Thickness
13.6mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
X1 C3

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R34
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
65h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$895
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