Which is cheaper, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Seiko Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $1,411 for the Eza 1972 Diver — a $661 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Eza 1972 Diver wears larger at 39.6mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 0.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Eza 1972 Diver is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Eza 1972 Diver.

What movement does the Eza 1972 Diver run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Eza 1972 Diver uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Eza 1972 DivervsSeiko Alpinist

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Eza 1972 Diver

1972-diver-anniversary-edition

MSRP $1,411

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Diver39.6mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

1972 Diver41h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

1972 Diver200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

1972 Diver$1,411

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

6R35

Power Reserve

41h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,411

$750

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