Which is cheaper, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Depancel PISTA 24 is the cheaper of the two at $574, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $176 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Depancel PISTA 24 wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Depancel PISTA 24 is rated to 50m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel PISTA 24.

What movement does the Depancel PISTA 24 run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel PISTA 24 uses the Miyota 9132 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Depancel PISTA 24vsSeiko Alpinist

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Depancel PISTA 24

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MSRP $574

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PISTA 2442mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

PISTA 2440h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

PISTA 2450m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

PISTA 24$574

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9132

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$750

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