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Lorier Falcon SIIIvsSeiko Alpinist

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Falcon SIII
LorierFalcon SIII
MSRP $599
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Falcon SIII39mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Falcon SIII40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Falcon SIII50m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Falcon SIII$599
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$750

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What people say

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Lorier Falcon SIII

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorier Falcon SIII for its impressive finishing at its price point, a svelte 36mm case that evokes vintage aesthetics and fits well on smaller wrists, and a clear, domed hesalite crystal. The legible BGW9 lume and high-quality tapering bracelet are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note that the dial's diamond pattern can make minute markers difficult to read in certain light, and one owner found the lume intensity could be more consistent. The Falcon SIII utilizes the Miyota 90S5 caliber and offers 100m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Falcon SIII highly for its vintage-inspired design and excellent finishing for 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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