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Seiko AlpinistvsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$325

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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