Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Noir Radiance is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $725 for the Seiko Baby Alpinist — a $305 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Seiko Baby Alpinist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance is rated to 180m versus 20m for the Seiko Baby Alpinist.

What movement does the Spinnaker Noir Radiance run compared to the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Noir Radiance uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Baby Alpinist uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Spinnaker Noir Radiance

MSRP $420

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Seiko Baby Alpinist

MSRP $725

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noir Radiance42mm

Baby Alpinist38mm

Power Reserve

Noir Radiance—

Baby Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Noir Radiance180m

Baby Alpinist200m

MSRP

Noir Radiance$420

Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Noir Radiance

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$725

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