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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsBoldr Venture

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Venture200m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$450
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
39.4mm
38mm
Thickness
13.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R34
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$339

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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 Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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