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Seiko AlpinistvsZelos Comet 39

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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