Which is cheaper, the Boldr Polaris or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Boldr Polaris is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Polaris or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Polaris — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Polaris or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Boldr Polaris is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

What movement does the Boldr Polaris run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Polaris uses the Seiko NH38 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Boldr PolarisvsSeiko Alpinist

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MSRP $399

MSRP $750

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Polaris38mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Polaris—

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Polaris200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Polaris$399

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blackout

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$750

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