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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual WindvsSeiko Alpinist

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The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind
MSRP $695
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnatus Field for its exceptional value, citing the Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement, gilt numerals, textured dial, and sapphire crystal, all assembled in the USA for under $400. Exceptional customer service is noted, with the maker accommodating left-handed dial flips. The watch is well-made and runs at approximately -2 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company highly for its impressive specification set and value proposition.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind38mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind45h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind$695
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
6R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
70h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$750
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