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Seiko AlpinistvsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Skin Diver CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver CMM.20
MSRP $2,372

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Skin Diver CMM.2039.5mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Skin Diver CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Skin Diver CMM.20200m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Skin Diver CMM.20$2,372

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
13.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Yema CMM.20
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,372

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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.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage aesthetic, 39mm-39.5mm case size, and the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The watch features a textured cream dial, sharp applied indices, and a satisfyingly over-engineered push-to-turn bi-directional bezel. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is highlighted as a significant improvement, though some note its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. Accuracy figures range from -3/+7 seconds per day to erratic results between 0 and -10 seconds per day, with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners express concerns about the brand's QC reputation and the micro-rotor movement's performance, while one reviewer noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 highly for its vintage styling and improved bracelet at the price.

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