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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WRvsSeiko Alpinist

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6BB-WR
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)6BB-WR
MSRP $2,858
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
What people say

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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR

Owners praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR for its faithful pilot chronograph design and modern durability, noting the crisp operation of its chronograph. The 42mm case, while 14.9mm thick and weighing 80g, is considered wearable due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement. However, the cam-lever chronograph action is described as less satisfying than a column wheel, and fixed bars limit strap choices. Overall, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR highly as a practical, affordable, and serviceable tool watch recommended for regular use.

Seiko Alpinist

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
6BB-WR$2,858
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
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