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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsZelos Thresher 44

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$450
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.4mm
44mm
Thickness
13.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R34
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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