Which is cheaper, the Seiko Captain Willard or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Squale 1521 is the cheaper of the two at $1,265, against $1,300 for the Seiko Captain Willard — a $35 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Captain Willard or the Squale 1521?

The Seiko Captain Willard wears larger at 42.7mm versus 42mm for the Squale 1521 — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Captain Willard or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Seiko Captain Willard.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Captain Willard or the Squale 1521?

The Seiko Captain Willard carries a 70-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1521.

What movement does the Seiko Captain Willard run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Captain Willard uses the Seiko 6R35 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Seiko Captain WillardvsSquale 1521

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Seiko Captain Willard

MSRP $1,300

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Captain Willard42.7mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Captain Willard70h

152138h

Water Resistance

Captain Willard200m

1521500m

MSRP

Captain Willard$1,300

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

—

AR Coating

underside

—

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

LumiBrite

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R35

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

70h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,300

$1,265

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