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Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wreck Automatic44mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Wreck Automatic40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Wreck Automatic200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Wreck Automatic$189
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
39.4mm
Thickness
14mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$450

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What people say

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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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