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Seiko AlpinistvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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