Which is cheaper, the Seiko Alpinist or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

At MSRP the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Alpinist or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Alpinist or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

What movement does the Seiko Alpinist run compared to the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Seiko Alpinist runs a automatic caliber (6R35), while the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Seiko AlpinistvsStraton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

Straton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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MSRP $599

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpinist39.5mm

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono40mm

Power Reserve

Alpinist70h

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono—

Water Resistance

Alpinist200m

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono100m

MSRP

Alpinist$750

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Underside

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

6R35

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$599

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