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Seiko · Prospex Land

Seiko Baby Alpinist

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$725

Used market ≈ $1,305 · from 25 sold listings

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Curved
AR coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
70h
Jewels
24
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

Seiko's upgraded automatic caliber offering a substantial 70-hour power reserve, nearly double the 4R35 it replaces in higher-end Presage and Prospex models. The extended reserve is achieved through a longer mainspring while maintaining the same 21,600 vph beat rate. Accuracy is tightened to -15/+25 seconds per day compared to the 4R35's wider tolerance. Represents Seiko's push to compete with Swiss movements offering 80-hour reserves.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
dauphine

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Prospex Land collection · 5 watches

Alpinist
Alpinist39.5mm
Prospex Land Mechanical
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Prospex Land Mechanical GMT
Prospex Land Mechanical GMT39.5mm
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model38mm

3 colorways

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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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.

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