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Seiko AlpinistvsUndone Basecamp Cali Blue

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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.

Undone Basecamp Cali Blue

The Undone Basecamp Cali Blue is praised for its attractive, vintage-feeling California dial and subtle texture, with owners appreciating the 40mm case fit and customization options. Reviewers note the desirable, affordable timepiece features a textured Cali dial and 100m water resistance. Some drawbacks mentioned include the lack of a date function and a 15mm thickness, exacerbated by a chunky strap. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and features a friction bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Basecamp Cali Blue highly for its unique dial design and value.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Basecamp Cali Blue40mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Basecamp Cali Blue
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Basecamp Cali Blue100m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Basecamp Cali Blue$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$325
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