Which is cheaper, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Seiko Alpinist is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $999 for the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Lum-Tec M94 Bronze wears larger at 44mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Lum-Tec M94 Bronze is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze.

What movement does the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Lum-Tec M94 Bronze uses the Miyota 9075 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Lum-Tec M94 BronzevsSeiko Alpinist

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

Lum-Tec M94 Bronze

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MSRP $999

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M94 Bronze44mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

M94 Bronze40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

M94 Bronze200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

M94 Bronze$999

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Bronze

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$999

$750

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