Seiko Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic
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Measurements
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Skindiver WT Automatic
Diameter
39.4mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
n/a
Thickness
13.6mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
150m
highest
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$450
lowest
$494
Movement
Seiko 4R34
Miyota 8315
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its accessible explorer watch design and decent fit and finish for its price point. Reviewers note the inclusion of a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko 5 Sports Field series a compelling option for its explorer aesthetic and GMT functionality at an accessible price.
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.
The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is praised for its striking two-tone color, bold green dial, and vintage aesthetic without feeling faked, with owners appreciating its quality and customer service for the price. Reviewers and owners note its comfortable wearability and a nice beads of rice bracelet with plenty of micro-adjust and a cool clasp, alongside a box sapphire crystal with underside anti-reflective coating. Some find the finishing unremarkable and are put off by the push-pull crown, while one owner reported a dud mecaquartz before receiving a good quality second unit. The Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day in France, and the steel bracelet's finish did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps for one reviewer. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic well for its value and retro aesthetic, despite some reservations about finishing and specific component execution.
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