Which is cheaper, the Aryon Waves Summer Automatic or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Aryon Waves Summer Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $589, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $161 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aryon Waves Summer Automatic or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Aryon Waves Summer Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aryon Waves Summer Automatic or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Aryon Waves Summer Automatic is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aryon Waves Summer Automatic or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 70 hours on the Aryon Waves Summer Automatic.

What movement does the Aryon Waves Summer Automatic run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aryon Waves Summer Automatic uses the Hangzhou 7010A and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Aryon Waves Summer Automatic

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MSRP $589

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waves Summer Automatic42mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Waves Summer Automatic70h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Waves Summer Automatic100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Waves Summer Automatic$589

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 7010A

6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$750

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