Which has better water resistance, the Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition.

What movement does the Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Q: Which is cheaper, the Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition is the cheaper of the two at $382, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $368 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

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Canister Watches Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition

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MSRP $382

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MSRP $750

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition41mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Fieldmaster • Zero Dark Edition$382

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$750

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