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Seiko Baby AlpinistvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Baby Alpinist38mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Baby Alpinist70h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Baby Alpinist200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Baby Alpinist$725
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Coral
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$450

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What people say

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Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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