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Maen Manhattan 40vsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.4mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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