Which is cheaper, the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 is the cheaper of the two at $258, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $492 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Sheffield Deep Gray 300 wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Sheffield Deep Gray 300 is rated to 300m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Sheffield Deep Gray 300.

What movement does the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Sheffield Deep Gray 300vsSeiko Alpinist

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Sheffield Deep Gray 300

deep-gray-300

MSRP $258

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deep Gray 30042mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Deep Gray 30040h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Deep Gray 300300m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Deep Gray 300$258

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

Seiko NH35

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$750

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