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Seiko AlpinistvsTimefactors Speedbird PRS-51

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Speedbird PRS-51
TimefactorsSpeedbird PRS-51
MSRP $436
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.

Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51 for its flieger design, AR sapphire crystal, and value at £200. The 36mm case is noted to wear closer to 37mm due to the dial size, and while one owner describes the 5-link bracelet as well-built but stiff, another praises its drape and articulation. Accuracy figures vary among owners, with one reporting +7 seconds per day and another around +10 seconds per day, though one owner states theirs keeps impeccable time. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted by one owner to exhibit noticeable rotor wobble. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51 highly for its pilot watch aesthetics and value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Speedbird PRS-5136mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Speedbird PRS-51
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Speedbird PRS-51100m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Speedbird PRS-51$436

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
SuperLuminova X1-C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$436
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