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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Union Terminal Mechanical
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$450
Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.4mm
38mm
Thickness
13.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Multiple
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4R34
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$650

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

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