Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Nodus Nomad is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Nodus NomadvsSeiko Alpinist

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

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Nomad$575

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Matte

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

6R35

Power Reserve

41h

70h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$750

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