Which is bigger, the Seiko Alpinist or the Vesuviate Watches Volare?

The Vesuviate Watches Volare wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Alpinist or the Vesuviate Watches Volare?

The Vesuviate Watches Volare is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Alpinist or the Vesuviate Watches Volare?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Vesuviate Watches Volare.

What movement does the Seiko Alpinist run compared to the Vesuviate Watches Volare?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35 and the Vesuviate Watches Volare uses the Seiko NH34A.

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Seiko AlpinistvsVesuviate Watches Volare

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Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpinist39.5mm

Volare41mm

Power Reserve

Alpinist70h

Volare41h

Water Resistance

Alpinist200m

Volare200m

MSRP

Alpinist$750

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Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R35

Seiko NH34A

Power Reserve

70h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

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