Which is cheaper, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Forward Watch Co. Reminder is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Forward Watch Co. Reminder wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Forward Watch Co. Reminder is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Forward Watch Co. Reminder.

What movement does the Forward Watch Co. Reminder run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Forward Watch Co. Reminder uses the Seiko NH38 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Forward Watch Co.Reminder

MSRP $300

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MSRP $750

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reminder40mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Reminder41h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Reminder100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Reminder$300

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

Super-Luminova BGW9Strap: FKM Rubber + Nylon NATO

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

6R35

Power Reserve

41h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$750

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