Which is cheaper, the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW is the cheaper of the two at $636, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $114 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW or the Seiko Alpinist?

The NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW.

What movement does the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW uses the Seiko NH34 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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NIMA Watches GREEN TRAIL SHADOW

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MSRP $636

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GREEN TRAIL SHADOW39mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

GREEN TRAIL SHADOW40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

GREEN TRAIL SHADOW200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

GREEN TRAIL SHADOW$636

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Green Mother-of-Pearl

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$636

$750

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