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Seiko Baby AlpinistvsTimefactors PRS-36

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Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
PRS-36
TimefactorsPRS-36
MSRP $530
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

Timefactors PRS-36

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-36 for its classy vintage styling, comfortable thin cushion case, and brushed aluminum dial. The Peseux 7040 hand-winding movement and 37mm case size are noted, with one owner finding it wears larger than expected. The included strap and buckle are frequently cited as undesirable, with owners opting for replacements. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-36 highly for its vintage aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Baby Alpinist38mm
PRS-3637mm
Power Reserve
Baby Alpinist70h
PRS-36
Water Resistance
Baby Alpinist200m
PRS-3650m
MSRP
Baby Alpinist$725
PRS-36$530

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Peseux 7040
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$530
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