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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$450
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
39.4mm
40mm
Thickness
13.6mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R34
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$449

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What people say

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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