The Seiko Prospex Land SNE421 is a solidly designed watch, provides good value but misses the mark with a few attempts at cost saving.

The dial and hand set are well designed and legible in almost all conditions. The dial is a mix between printed and applied indices, with gorgeous applied hour markers. The hand set is functional but could use more lume to make it more readable in low light conditions.

The case is a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, with an easy to grip 3 o’clock crown. The finishes have held up to plenty of rugged use, with only minor scuffing being added for a year of time spent on the wrist.

The supplied bracelet is comfortable and provides plenty of micro adjustments. A mix of polished and brushed finishes, with solid end links, it looks good and is not overly prone to scratches. It comes with a pressed clasp but is about what you would expect from Seiko at this price point. A 24mm lug width means it won’t work with your Seiko SKX NATO straps.

The V157 solar movement is a solid, workhorse of a movement. It has been within the stated +- accuracy of 15 seconds a month for the year I’ve had it. It has the added bonus of not needing a battery change, and quickly recharges when left in the box for an extended amount of time.

The compass bezel is bidirectional, very chunky and looks great. However it has a plasticky feel to it and the bezel action is poorly executed, spinning freely with little hold. It works, however I wouldn’t want to depend upon it if I was lost in the woods.

Although it is not a true diver, 200m of water resistance would give you the confidence to use this watch in all conditions, similar to the Seiko SSC759J1.

Overall the Seiko Prospex Land SNE421 is a good value watch, providing great looks, a solid set and forget movement and a beautiful dial for a competitive price.