Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

At MSRP the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue is the cheaper of the two at $488, against $725 for the Seiko Baby Alpinist — a $237 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

The Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Seiko Baby Alpinist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

The Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue is rated to 300m versus 20m for the Seiko Baby Alpinist.

What movement does the Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue run compared to the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

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

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Draken Tugela GMT Super BluevsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Draken Tugela GMT Super Blue

MSRP $488

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Seiko Baby Alpinist

MSRP $725

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela GMT Super Blue42mm

Baby Alpinist38mm

Power Reserve

Tugela GMT Super Blue—

Baby Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Tugela GMT Super Blue300m

Baby Alpinist200m

MSRP

Tugela GMT Super Blue$488

Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$488

$725

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