Which is cheaper, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $512 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

What movement does the Sheffield 1A 38 run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Sheffield 1A 38vsSeiko Alpinist

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Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1A 3838mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

1A 38—

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

1A 38200m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

1A 38$238

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R35

Power Reserve

—

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$238

$750

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