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Seiko AlpinistvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
45h
Jewels
24
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$695
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