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Seiko AlpinistvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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
Blue
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

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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 GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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