Which is cheaper, the DIFICIANO Narwhal or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the DIFICIANO Narwhal is the cheaper of the two at $419, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $331 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the DIFICIANO Narwhal or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the DIFICIANO Narwhal — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the DIFICIANO Narwhal or the Seiko Alpinist?

The DIFICIANO Narwhal is rated to 300m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

What movement does the DIFICIANO Narwhal run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the DIFICIANO Narwhal uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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DIFICIANO Narwhal

MSRP $419

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Narwhal38mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Narwhal—

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Narwhal300m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Narwhal$419

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R35

Power Reserve

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70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$419

$750

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