Which is cheaper, the Sinn 6068 or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Seiko Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $2,754 for the Sinn 6068 — a $2,004 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 6068 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38.5mm for the Sinn 6068 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 6068 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Sinn 6068 is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 6068 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 6068.

What movement does the Sinn 6068 run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 6068 uses the SW 300-1 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

Side by side

Sinn 6068vsSeiko Alpinist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sinn 6068

6068

MSRP $2,754

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

606838.5mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

606838h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

6068100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

6068$2,754

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Luminescent

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW 300-1

6R35

Power Reserve

38h

70h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,754

$750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 6068

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6068 for its clean aesthetic and compact size, fitting well under a dress cuff. One owner sold theirs due to insufficient wrist time. A user notes the GMT hand on the 6060 variant is not fully independent. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6068 highly for its blend of classy and functional design suitable for everyday wear.

From video reviewers

The watch's 12-hour UTC function is a notable feature, allowing for the display of two time zones on a 12-hour basis. The watch's lume brightness is a weakness, with reviewers noting that the luminous paint on the hands and appliqués is not particularly strong. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall appearance, with one reviewer mentioning a sleek appearance due to the polished stainless steel case, while the other reviewer does not provide a description of the watch's appearance.

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Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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