Which is cheaper, the Seiko Alpinist or the Yema Radiance?

At MSRP the Yema Radiance is the cheaper of the two at $279, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $471 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Alpinist or the Yema Radiance?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 30mm for the Yema Radiance — a 9.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Alpinist or the Yema Radiance?

The Yema Radiance is rated to 30m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Alpinist or the Yema Radiance?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Yema Radiance.

What movement does the Seiko Alpinist run compared to the Yema Radiance?

The Seiko Alpinist runs a automatic caliber (6R35), while the Yema Radiance runs a quartz.

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Seiko AlpinistvsYema Radiance

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

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

Yema Radiance

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MSRP $279

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpinist39.5mm

Radiance30mm

Power Reserve

Alpinist70h

Radiance40h

Water Resistance

Alpinist200m

Radiance30m

MSRP

Alpinist$750

Radiance$279

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

4 specs

Caliber

6R35

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$279

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