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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsZelos GT

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
GT40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
GT100m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$450
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.4mm
42mm
Thickness
13.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R34
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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