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Seiko Baby AlpinistvsTimefactors Speedbird III PRS-22

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What people say

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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 Speedbird III PRS-22

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird III PRS-22 for its exceptional finishing, casework, and value, with multiple owners calling it the finest watch under $1000 and noting its quality rivals that of IWC. Specific highlights include applied indices, a screw-down crown, and a comfortable bracelet. Some owners report the lume fades quickly, and the short lugs can make strap changes difficult. The watch features a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and a 39mm case. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird III PRS-22 highly for its impressive build quality and design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Baby Alpinist38mm
Speedbird III PRS-2239mm
Power Reserve
Baby Alpinist70h
Speedbird III PRS-22
Water Resistance
Baby Alpinist200m
Speedbird III PRS-22100m
MSRP
Baby Alpinist$725
Speedbird III PRS-22$651

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$651
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