Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 60 hours on the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano uses the Miyota 8315 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. LusitanovsSeiko Alpinist

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

Borealis Watch Co.Lusitano

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MSRP $350

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Lusitano39mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Lusitano60h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Lusitano100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Lusitano$350

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Yes

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

6R35

Power Reserve

60h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$750

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