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RZE ResolutevsSeiko Alpinist

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Resolute
RZEResolute
MSRP $759
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute40mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Resolute40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Resolute200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Resolute$759
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$759
$750

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What people say

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RZE Resolute

The RZE Resolute is praised for its impressive build quality and finishing in a bead-blasted titanium case, offering a crisp dial and clear lines. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and balanced wear, citing the 36mm titanium case and wide lugs. The watch features extensive lume, though one review notes it is slightly below other RZE watches due to thinner luminous elements. Its stated accuracy range is -10 to +30 seconds per day, and the Miyota 82S0 movement's winding action is described as grainy by one reviewer, while another notes the beige lume is less legible than white. On balance, reviewers find the RZE Resolute offers impressive value and build quality for its 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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