Seiko Prospex AlpinistvsSquale Super-Squale

Super-Squale
SqualeSuper-Squale

Ref. super-squale-big-arrows-black-leather·MSRP $1,230

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Prospex Alpinist at true scale

Prospex Alpinist

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

Super-Squale

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.9mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

38h

MSRP

$503

lowest

$1,230

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
70h
38h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$503
$1,230
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Reviews

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

Seiko Prospex Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Alpinist for its excellent 38mm case size and versatile design, making it a capable everyday and business-casual watch. The dark green sunburst dial is a standout feature, described as dynamic and beautifully textured. Its character is further enhanced by the compass bezel and gold indices, and it is considered a great "GADA" (Go Anywhere, Do Anything) watch and a "strap monster" adaptable to various bands. One owner notes the gold tone is less convincing than solid gold alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Alpinist highly for its appealing design and wearability at the price point.

Squale Super-Squale

Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.