A small field watch in a large world
By Kenji Watanabe, Osaka ยท
Of all the Seiko 5 Sports variations, the field model is the one I keep defending at dinner. The SRPH29 is 39.4 mm with a black dial and a fabric strap, and it is probably the most practical of the lot for daily life.
4R36 automatic with day and date, 41 hours, hacking and hand-winding. 100 m water resistance, which is more than enough for daily wear including Osaka rainy season. Hardlex crystal.
The case is 12.7 mm thick, which is a bit thicker than I would like for such a simple watch. But 260 to 295 dollars is reasonable. Against the Hamilton Khaki Field, which costs more and has a Swiss movement with longer reserve, the Seiko is the better value but less refined.
For a beginner who wants a robust automatic that does not shout, very good.