Which is cheaper, the Seiko Baby Alpinist or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Seiko Baby Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $725, against $1,265 for the Squale 1521 — a $540 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Baby Alpinist or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Seiko Baby Alpinist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Baby Alpinist or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 20m for the Seiko Baby Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Baby Alpinist or the Squale 1521?

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

What movement does the Seiko Baby Alpinist run compared to the Squale 1521?

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

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Seiko Baby AlpinistvsSquale 1521

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Seiko Baby Alpinist

MSRP $725

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Baby Alpinist38mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Baby Alpinist70h

152138h

Water Resistance

Baby Alpinist200m

1521500m

MSRP

Baby Alpinist$725

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

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AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R35

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

70h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$725

$1,265

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