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Seiko Baby AlpinistvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999
What people say

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Baby Alpinist38mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Baby Alpinist70h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Baby Alpinist200m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Baby Alpinist$725
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$1,999
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