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Seiko Baby AlpinistvsZelos Spearfish 3

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Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Baby Alpinist38mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Baby Alpinist70h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Baby Alpinist200m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Baby Alpinist$725
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$749

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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