Which is cheaper, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

At MSRP the Seiko Diamond Collection is the cheaper of the two at $525, against $2,400 for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a $1,875 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Seiko Diamond Collection wears larger at 32mm versus 28mm for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Diamond Collection.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Seiko Diamond Collection carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

What movement does the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Diamond Collection?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic uses the T201 and the Seiko Diamond Collection uses the 6N32.

Side by side

Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsSeiko Diamond Collection

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

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

m91350-0001

MSRP $2,400

Seiko Diamond Collection

sur579

MSRP $525

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1926 28mm Automatic28mm

Diamond Collection32mm

Power Reserve

1926 28mm Automatic38h

Diamond Collection40h

Water Resistance

1926 28mm Automatic100m

Diamond Collection100m

MSRP

1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Diamond Collection$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

28mm

32mm

Thickness

9.1mm

8.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

39mm

Finish

Polished

Brushed and polished

Caseback

Solid screw-down

Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

T201

6N32

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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Seiko Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial. Its 33.2mm case size, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and lightweight build are appreciated features contributing to comfortable wear. Some owners find the dial detail is best appreciated in direct sunlight. The gold plating on some models may show fading from desk work over time. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and comfortable, well-finished design at its price point.

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