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Seiko AlpinistvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$399

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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