Which is cheaper, the Nite Watches Alpha or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

At MSRP the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 is the cheaper of the two at $594, against $760 for the Nite Watches Alpha — a $166 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nite Watches Alpha or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Nite Watches Alpha wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nite Watches Alpha or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Nite Watches Alpha is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Wolfpoint Retro 1871.

What movement does the Nite Watches Alpha run compared to the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Nite Watches Alpha runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 715), while the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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MSRP $760

MSRP $594

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpha42mm

Retro 187139.5mm

Power Reserve

Alpha—

Retro 187138h

Water Resistance

Alpha300m

Retro 1871100m

MSRP

Alpha$760

Retro 1871$594

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

39.5mm

Thickness

12.95mm

12.5mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Tritium

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ronda 715

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$760

$594

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