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Farer FIELDvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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What people say

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Farer FIELD

The Farer FIELD is praised for its refined 38mm case with a slimmer bezel, offering a larger, more legible dial and comfortable wearability. Owners highlight the textured dials, particularly the cream variant, as a standout feature, with some finding the premium price justified by Swiss manufacturing and the Sellita SW221-1 movement. The pointer date complication is also noted as a unique and appealing aspect. One owner reports daily wear since January and satisfaction with the balanced face and brushed steel. Some owners consider the $1,250 retail price steep for a field watch, though others feel the Swiss manufacturing and accurate movement warrant the cost. The Sellita SW221-1 movement provides a 41-hour power reserve. While the fully brushed case is practical, one reviewer suggested a polished bezel ring would enhance the aesthetic. An awkward gap above the crown is noted as a quirky design element. Water resistance is 150 meters.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FIELD39mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
FIELD41h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
FIELD150m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
FIELD$1,095
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW221-1
6R35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$725
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