Which is cheaper, the Seiko 62MAS or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

At MSRP the Seiko 62MAS is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $1,567 for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour — a $367 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 62MAS or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Seiko 62MAS wears larger at 40.5mm versus 39mm for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 62MAS or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Seiko 62MAS is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko 62MAS or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Seiko 62MAS carries a 70-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour.

What movement does the Seiko 62MAS run compared to the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko 62MAS uses the 6R35 and the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour uses the Sellita SW200.

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Seiko 62MAS

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MSRP $1,200

Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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MSRP $1,567

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

62MAS40.5mm

Darkest Hour39mm

Power Reserve

62MAS70h

Darkest Hour41h

Water Resistance

62MAS200m

Darkest Hour100m

MSRP

62MAS$1,200

Darkest Hour$1,567

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R35

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

70h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

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