Which is cheaper, the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is the cheaper of the two at $486, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $264 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 44 hours on the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect.

What movement does the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect uses the Miyota 9039 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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MSRP $486

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MSRP $750

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Architect39mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Architect44h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Architect100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Architect$486

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Purple

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

6R35

Power Reserve

44h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$750

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