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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$450
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.4mm
39mm
Thickness
13.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R34
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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