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Resco Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - StainlessvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Resco Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless

The Resco Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless features a bead-blasted stainless steel case. One owner finds the bezel unappealing, while another reported the bezel popped off during rotation and was difficult to reattach due to insufficient tension from the retainer spring. On balance, owners value the bead-blasted case finish, though some have experienced issues with bezel security.

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
Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless42mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless300m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless$1,955
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
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
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,955
$725
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