Seiko Prospex AlpinistvsYema Superman Gilt CMM.10

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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

Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 at true scale

Superman Gilt CMM.10

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.9mm

11.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$503

lowest

$1,699

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Yema CMM.10

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Yema CMM.10
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$503
$1,699
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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.

Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10

The Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 is widely praised for its comfortable, slim wearability and captivating gilt-accented sunburst dial, with owners frequently selecting it for daily wear. Reviewers highlight its in-house CMM.10 automatic movement, noting impressive accuracy regulated to +5/-3 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners express a preference for versions without gold accents, and the bracelet's articulation is noted as potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, though a 39mm case option is available. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 highly for its elegant vintage design and comfortable, slim wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is smooth and precise. The water resistance rating was considered insufficient for a dive watch.