Which is cheaper, the Marcks & Co. The Captain or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Seiko Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $1,200 for the Marcks & Co. The Captain — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marcks & Co. The Captain or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Marcks & Co. The Captain wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marcks & Co. The Captain or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Marcks & Co. The Captain is rated to 50m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marcks & Co. The Captain or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 38 hours hours on the Marcks & Co. The Captain.

What movement does the Marcks & Co. The Captain run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marcks & Co. The Captain uses the Sellita SW260-1 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Marcks & Co.The Captain

MSRP $1,200

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MSRP $750

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Captain40mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

The Captain38 hoursh

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

The Captain50m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

The Captain$1,200

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

White

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Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW260-1

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

38 hoursh

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$750

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