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Seiko AlpinistvsVario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
VarioNAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
MSRP $596

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)38mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)40h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)100m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)$596

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$596

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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.

Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

Owners widely praise the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) for its unique single-hand time display, captivating dial featuring a wave pattern and red tiger eye stone with subtle striations, and Art Deco numerals. The 38mm stainless steel case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and German leather strap contribute to a comfortable and elegant build, with the watch weighing 74g. Some users find the varied font sizes on the dial distracting, while others appreciate the cool style and dial colors. One owner suggests reworking the sub-dial's seconds hand and track for a less sporty look, and another felt the English text and font balance were not ideal. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) highly for its unique dial and comfortable wear at an affordable price.

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