Which is cheaper, the Nite Watches Alpha or the Sternglas Selecta?

At MSRP the Sternglas Selecta is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $760 for the Nite Watches Alpha — a $331 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nite Watches Alpha or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Nite Watches Alpha wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Selecta — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nite Watches Alpha or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Nite Watches Alpha is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Sternglas Selecta.

What movement does the Nite Watches Alpha run compared to the Sternglas Selecta?

The Nite Watches Alpha runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 715), while the Sternglas Selecta runs a automatic (Miyota 821A).

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

MSRP $760

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MSRP $429

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpha42mm

Selecta38mm

Power Reserve

Alpha—

Selecta—

Water Resistance

Alpha300m

Selecta50m

MSRP

Alpha$760

Selecta$429

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12.95mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

0mm

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Lume

Tritium

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ronda 715

Miyota 821A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$760

$429

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