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Seiko 5 Sports Field seriesvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports Field series41h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
5 Sports Field series100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
5 Sports Field series$315
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
39.4mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$399

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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