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Seiko AlpinistvsVaer Atlas

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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