Which is cheaper, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $999, against $2,700 for the Seiko Astron — a $1,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Seiko Astron?

The Lum-Tec M94 Bronze wears larger at 44mm versus 43.3mm for the Seiko Astron — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Seiko Astron?

The Lum-Tec M94 Bronze is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Lum-Tec M94 Bronze runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9075), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (5X83).

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Lum-Tec M94 BronzevsSeiko Astron

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Lum-Tec M94 Bronze

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MSRP $999

Seiko Astron

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MSRP $2,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M94 Bronze44mm

Astron43.3mm

Power Reserve

M94 Bronze40h

Astron40h

Water Resistance

M94 Bronze200m

Astron100m

MSRP

M94 Bronze$999

Astron$2,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

Bronze

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

5X83

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$999

$2,700

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