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Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratoliner S-4141mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Stratoliner S-4160h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Stratoliner S-41200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Stratoliner S-41$5,450
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
41mm
39.4mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
4R36
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$315

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What people say

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its value, offering an accessible explorer-style watch with a GMT complication and excellent legibility thanks to LumiBrite on the dial and bezel. The watches feature a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and are powered by either the 4R36 or 4R34 movement, both with a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the inclusion of a compass bezel with a lumed pearl and fully lumed Arabic numerals on the dial for the non-GMT models. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT models good value under 500 euros.

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