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Formex Field AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and the sandwich dial are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a perceived "corner cut" and questioned the value at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46.4mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$995
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