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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsSeiko Alpinist

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
Japan Lume (blue glow)
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
6R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10
$750

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What people say

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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.

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