Which is cheaper, the Signum Cuda GMT or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Signum Cuda GMT 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 Signum Cuda GMT or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Signum Cuda GMT wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Signum Cuda GMT or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Signum Cuda GMT is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

What movement does the Signum Cuda GMT run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Signum Cuda GMT uses the Seiko NH34 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Signum Cuda GMTvsSeiko Alpinist

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Signum Cuda GMT

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MSRP $499

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Cuda GMT42.5mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Cuda GMT—

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Cuda GMT200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Cuda GMT$499

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

SuperLuminova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

6R35

Power Reserve

—

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$750

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