Which is cheaper, the Seiko Alpinist or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Alpinist or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) wears larger at 45mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Alpinist or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Alpinist or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished).

What movement does the Seiko Alpinist run compared to the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35 and the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) uses the Miyota FS16 Warranty.

Side by side

Seiko AlpinistvsHelgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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

Seiko Alpinist

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MSRP $750

Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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MSRP $149

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Alpinist39.5mm

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)45mm

Power Reserve

Alpinist70h

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Alpinist200m

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Alpinist$750

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R35

Miyota FS16 Warranty

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$149

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