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Seiko · Prospex Land

Seiko Alpinist

Field

$750Stock unknown

40 matched eBay listings

Case

Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-lug
46.4mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
70h
Jewels
24

Seiko

Seiko's upgraded automatic caliber offering a substantial 70-hour power reserve, nearly double the 4R35 it replaces in higher-end Presage and Prospex models. The extended reserve is achieved through a longer mainspring while maintaining the same 21,600 vph beat rate. Accuracy is tightened to -15/+25 seconds per day compared to the 4R35's wider tolerance. Represents Seiko's push to compete with Swiss movements offering 80-hour reserves.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Prospex Land collection · 6 watches

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Prospex Land Mechanical GMT
Prospex Land Mechanical GMT39.5mm
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model38mm

2 colorways

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01The market

Market prices.

Retail$750

The forum market

See what sellers are asking.

Active listings9Across watch forums
Closed · 30d4Asking-price history

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Retail stock & market context

Seiko on the secondhand market

+8.1%

2026 so far · +3.6% to +12.6% · 79 matched watches

In line with the index

Field watches as a group: +11.0% · 59 matched watches

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02The connection engine

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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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.

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