Which is cheaper, the Seiko Alpinist or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $451 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Alpinist or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Alpinist or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

What movement does the Seiko Alpinist run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Alpinist uses the Seiko 6R35 and the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) uses the Seiko NH35.

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Seiko AlpinistvsPraesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

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Seiko Alpinist

MSRP $750

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Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

MSRP $299

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpinist39.5mm

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)38mm

Power Reserve

Alpinist70h

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)—

Water Resistance

Alpinist200m

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)100m

MSRP

Alpinist$750

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Thickness

13.2mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.4mm

45mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

—

Dial Color

—

Black - Bonklip

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R35

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$299

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