Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue or the Seiko Captain Willard?

At MSRP the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue is the cheaper of the two at $488, against $1,300 for the Seiko Captain Willard — a $812 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue or the Seiko Captain Willard?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue or the Seiko Captain Willard?

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

What movement does the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue run compared to the Seiko Captain Willard?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue uses the Seiko NH34 and the Seiko Captain Willard uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Draken Tugela GMT Super BluevsSeiko Captain Willard

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Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue

MSRP $488

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Seiko Captain Willard

MSRP $1,300

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela GMT Super Blue42mm

Captain Willard42.7mm

Power Reserve

Tugela GMT Super Blue—

Captain Willard70h

Water Resistance

Tugela GMT Super Blue300m

Captain Willard200m

MSRP

Tugela GMT Super Blue$488

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 NH34

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$488

$1,300

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