Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT is the cheaper of the two at $560, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $190 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT.

What movement does the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT uses the Seiko NH34 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT

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MSRP $560

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ARCTIC GMT41mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

ARCTIC GMT41h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

ARCTIC GMT200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

ARCTIC GMT$560

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

white

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

6R35

Power Reserve

41h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$560

$750

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