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RZE Resolute Type AvsSeiko Alpinist

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Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute Type A39mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Resolute Type A40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Resolute Type A200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Resolute Type A$499
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Arabic numerals
Applied
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
$499
$750

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What people say

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RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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