Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR or the Seiko Captain Willard?

At MSRP the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR is the cheaper of the two at $624, against $1,300 for the Seiko Captain Willard — a $676 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Seiko Captain Willard wears larger at 42.7mm versus 41mm for the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Captain Willard.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Seiko Captain Willard carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR.

What movement does the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR run compared to the Seiko Captain Willard?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Captain Willard uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Akrone C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR

MSRP $624

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MSRP $1,300

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR41mm

Captain Willard42.7mm

Power Reserve

C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR40h

Captain Willard70h

Water Resistance

C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR300m

Captain Willard200m

MSRP

C-02 TACTIK ECLAIREUR$624

Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

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Curved

AR Coating

—

underside

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$624

$1,300

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