Which is cheaper, the Seiko Recraft Series or the Sternglas Selecta?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $429 for the Sternglas Selecta — a $164 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Recraft Series or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Selecta — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Recraft Series or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Sternglas Selecta is rated to 50m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Seiko Recraft Series run compared to the Sternglas Selecta?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Recraft Series uses the Seiko 7S26 and the Sternglas Selecta uses the Miyota 821A.

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Seiko Recraft Series

MSRP $265

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MSRP $429

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Recraft Series43.5mm

Selecta38mm

Power Reserve

Recraft Series40h

Selecta—

Water Resistance

Recraft Series50m

Selecta50m

MSRP

Recraft Series$265

Selecta$429

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

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Dial Color

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 7S26

Miyota 821A

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

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1 specs

MSRP

$265

$429

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