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Fears Jubilee EditionvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.4mm
Thickness
11.25mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
4R34
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$450

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

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.

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