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CWC 6BB-WRvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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

6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.9mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$725
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