Which is cheaper, the Monbrey T4 - Black or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Monbrey T4 - Black is the cheaper of the two at $659, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $91 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monbrey T4 - Black or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 37.5mm for the Monbrey T4 - Black — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monbrey T4 - Black or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Monbrey T4 - Black is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

What movement does the Monbrey T4 - Black run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monbrey T4 - Black uses the Monbrey Cal. 5621 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Monbrey T4 - Black

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MSRP $659

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Seiko Alpinist

MSRP $750

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

T4 - Black37.5mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

T4 - Black—

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

T4 - Black100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

T4 - Black$659

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Monbrey Cal. 5621

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$659

$750

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