Which is cheaper, the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Seiko Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $1,505 for the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC — a $755 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Resco SP Field Watch - DLC is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC.

What movement does the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Resco SP Field Watch - DLC uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Resco SP Field Watch - DLCvsSeiko Alpinist

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Resco SP Field Watch - DLC

sp-field-dlc

MSRP $1,505

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SP Field Watch - DLC38mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

SP Field Watch - DLC40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

SP Field Watch - DLC200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

SP Field Watch - DLC$1,505

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,505

$750

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