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Vaer 40mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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What people say

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Vaer 40mm Automatic

The watch features impressive luminescence and a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement. Reviewers questioned the value at the $659 price point.

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
40mm Automatic36mm
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
40mm Automatic
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
40mm Automatic100m
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
MSRP
40mm Automatic$659
Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm Automatic
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$995
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