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Seiko AlpinistvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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