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Jack Mason Canton SaltvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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What people say

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Jack Mason Canton Salt

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Jack Mason Canton Salt for its high-quality finishing, textured dials, and the inclusion of the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement. The 39mm case is noted for its slim profile and comfortable wearability, with some specifically highlighting the versatility of the white dial and the attractive green and white variants. However, some owners find the case proportions stubby and the design uninspired, while others report issues with the clasp's micro-adjustment system and overly tight bracelet screws. Accuracy figures range from ±7 seconds per day, and the movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Canton Salt highly for its impressive finishing and value, particularly appreciating the well-executed case and bracelet.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Canton Salt39mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Canton Salt68h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Canton Salt150m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Canton Salt$1,199
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.9mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
68h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,199
$725
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