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Seiko AlpinistvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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