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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsYema Flygraf Pilot

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Flygraf Pilot40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Flygraf Pilot100m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$450
Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
39.4mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.6mm
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R34
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$990

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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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