Which is cheaper, the Kobold Globetrotter or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

At MSRP the Seiko Baby Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $725, against $750 for the Kobold Globetrotter — a $25 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Globetrotter or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

The Seiko Baby Alpinist wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Kobold Globetrotter — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Globetrotter or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

The Kobold Globetrotter is rated to 30m versus 20m for the Seiko Baby Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Kobold Globetrotter or the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

The Seiko Baby Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Kobold Globetrotter.

What movement does the Kobold Globetrotter run compared to the Seiko Baby Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Globetrotter uses the Foerster F.197 and the Seiko Baby Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Kobold GlobetrottervsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Kobold Globetrotter

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MSRP $750

Seiko Baby Alpinist

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MSRP $725

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Globetrotter37mm

Baby Alpinist38mm

Power Reserve

Globetrotter40h

Baby Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Globetrotter30m

Baby Alpinist200m

MSRP

Globetrotter$750

Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Foerster F.197

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$725

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