Hamilton vs Seiko
How the current Hamilton and Seiko ranges compare on price and specs, from each brand's published data.
The short answer
Hamilton and Seiko both make popular field and dive automatics. On price, the median Hamilton we track lists at $1,075 and the median Seiko at $750.
The two brands in numbers
| In our data | Hamilton | Seiko |
|---|---|---|
| Parent company | Swatch Group | Seiko Group |
| Current references we track | 269 | 271 |
| US list prices | $445–$2,645 | $315–$6,500 |
| Median US list price | $1,075 | $750 |
| Case sizes | 15–51 mm | 27–45.6 mm |
| Movements | Automatic 57%, Quartz 27%, Manual-wind 16% | Automatic 77%, Solar (GPS/radio) 13%, Solar 4%, Quartz 3% |
| Sapphire crystal | 91% | 58% |
| Rated 200 m or more | 14 of 269 | 66 of 271 |
| Certified chronometers (COSC or METAS) | 0 of 269 | 0 of 271 |
Counts cover current references on each brand's site that we track; they are not full catalogues.
Which should you buy?
Lower median US list price ($750 vs $1,075).
More of its range is 38 mm or under (43% vs 19%).
A larger share of its range is mechanical rather than quartz.
Model-by-model comparisons
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Questions
Is Hamilton more expensive than Seiko?
Usually yes: in our data the median current Hamilton lists at $1,075 in the US and the median Seiko at $750. Ranges overlap, so compare specific models.
Are Hamilton and Seiko owned by the same company?
No. Hamilton belongs to Swatch Group and Seiko to Seiko Group.
Where does this data come from?
From current references on each brand's own website that we track, summarised in our own words. We haven't tested these watches.
Watch.co is independent and not affiliated with any brand. We haven't handled these watches for this page: everything here comes from brand-published specs and our own analysis. Brand names are used only to identify products.