Which is cheaper, the Depancel Pista GT or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Seiko Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $1,038 for the Depancel Pista GT — a $288 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Pista GT or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Depancel Pista GT wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Pista GT or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Depancel Pista GT is rated to 50m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Pista GT or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 44 hours on the Depancel Pista GT.

What movement does the Depancel Pista GT run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Pista GT uses the STP 6-15 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Depancel Pista GTvsSeiko Alpinist

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Depancel Pista GT

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MSRP $1,038

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pista GT42mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Pista GT44h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Pista GT50m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Pista GT$1,038

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 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

STP 6-15

6R35

Power Reserve

44h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$750

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