Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko Captain Willard?

At MSRP the Draken Tugela - is the cheaper of the two at $453, against $1,300 for the Seiko Captain Willard — a $847 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Seiko Captain Willard wears larger at 42.7mm versus 42mm for the Draken Tugela - — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Draken Tugela - is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Captain Willard.

What movement does the Draken Tugela - run compared to the Seiko Captain Willard?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Draken Tugela - uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Captain Willard uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Draken Tugela -vsSeiko Captain Willard

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Draken Tugela -

MSRP $453

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Seiko Captain Willard

MSRP $1,300

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela -42mm

Captain Willard42.7mm

Power Reserve

Tugela -—

Captain Willard70h

Water Resistance

Tugela -300m

Captain Willard200m

MSRP

Tugela -$453

Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

underside

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$453

$1,300

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