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Breitling Top Time DeusvsSeiko Alpinist

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Top Time Deus
BreitlingTop Time Deus
MSRP $1,500
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Breitling Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and retro racing chronograph styling, with many falling in love with its aesthetic in person and calling it a great first automatic watch. Some owners note the dial color is an off-white that shifts between cream and white depending on lighting, and the "Deus" text is less bold than expected. One owner finds the long lugs a drawback, while another points out the lack of anti-magnetic properties. The Breitling Top Time Deus features a Breitling 23 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its unique styling and vibrant dial at the price point.

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.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time Deus41mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Top Time Deus48h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Top Time Deus30m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Top Time Deus$1,500
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Field
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.27mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46.4mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 23
6R35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
70h
Jewels
27
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$750
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