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Seiko AlpinistvsSeiko 62MAS

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
62MAS
Seiko62MAS
MSRP $1,200
What people say

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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.

Seiko 62MAS

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and build quality. Owners widely report the movement averages within +/- 10 seconds per day, though some note accuracy issues. The 40mm case size is considered by some to wear larger than expected, and the price point is a subject of debate, with some finding it too high and others fair. The watch features a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement, a 300-meter depth rating, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and solid build quality, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
62MAS40.5mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
62MAS70h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
62MAS200m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
62MAS$1,200

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
47.6mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,200
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