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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Sinn 1736 St I 4N

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1736 St I 4N for its elegant silver and gold combination, minimalistic design, and smooth winding action. The watch is noted for its versatility, suitable for both dress and casual wear, with a 100m water resistance rating. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing no time deviation over six weeks. Some owners miss a second hand and find the stock strap uncomfortable, while others note the 36mm size can wear larger than expected due to its flat profile. The community is split on the price, with some hesitant to purchase without trying it on first. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1736 St I 4N highly for its sophisticated design and reliable timekeeping at the price.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Seiko 6R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
21
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$725
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