Which is cheaper, the Serket Watch Co VANQUISH or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Serket Watch Co VANQUISH is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Serket Watch Co VANQUISH or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Serket Watch Co VANQUISH wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Serket Watch Co VANQUISH or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Serket Watch Co VANQUISH is rated to 50m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

What movement does the Serket Watch Co VANQUISH run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Serket Watch Co VANQUISH uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Serket Watch Co VANQUISH

MSRP $499

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MSRP $750

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

VANQUISH40mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

VANQUISH—

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

VANQUISH50m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

VANQUISH$499

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$750

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