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Seiko AlpinistvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$725

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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 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.

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