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Lum-Tec EclipsevsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eclipse42mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Eclipse40h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Eclipse101m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Eclipse$695
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
E6
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$725

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial 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.

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