Which is cheaper, the Seiko Alpinist or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Alpinist or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Alpinist or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Alpinist or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Seiko Alpinist run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35 and the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Seiko AlpinistvsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpinist39.5mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

Alpinist70h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Alpinist200m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

Alpinist$750

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R35

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$550

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