Beaucroft Watches RebelvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Beaucroft Watches Rebel at true scale

Rebel

Seiko Baby Alpinist at true scale

Baby Alpinist

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

70h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$725

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gradient Red
n/a
Lume
BGW9 Superluminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$725
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Reviews

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

Beaucroft Watches Rebel

The Beaucroft Watches Rebel is praised for its original design and trustworthy Miyota 9039 automatic movement, with some owners finding it a solid buy. Reviewers highlight its monochromatic design, matte chapter ring, gloss highlights for legibility, and a signature mint-green seconds hand, all within a 39.5mm case. Some community members consider Beaucroft watches steep at $500, suggesting better value elsewhere. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Beaucroft Watches Rebel for its unique design elements and reliable movement at its price point.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Baby Alpinist for its attractive design, legible dial, and comfortable 38mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's excellent value, particularly when on sale, and appreciate its finishing, including outstanding brushing and a gorgeous reflective dial with applied indices. Some reviewers note the internal rotating bezel action is good for the price, though not as refined as higher-end models, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel. A drawback mentioned by one owner is the lack of AR coating, and accuracy is reported by one source as approximately -10 seconds per day. The stock strap is frequently described as stiff and uncomfortable, though owners find success with break-in or replacement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Baby Alpinist highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at a fair price.

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.