Head to head
LiP Churchill C18 vs Seiko Classic SWR107P1
Two quartz watches from different brands, €17 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The LiP Churchill C18 leads on 1 point (price at our check), the Seiko Classic SWR107P1 on 2 (crystal and water resistance).
- Choose the LiP Churchill C18 if you want to pay less (a €17 gap).
- Choose the Seiko Classic SWR107P1 if you want a crystal that resists scratches better and you want more margin against water.
Line by line
CriterionLipSeiko
Price at our check€199Advantage€216
MovementQuartzQuartz
CalibreMiyota 1L404N30
CrystalMineralSapphireAdvantage
Water resistance30 m50 mAdvantage
Diameter21 mm19.6 mm
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the LiP Churchill C18 or the Seiko Classic SWR107P1?
The LiP Churchill C18, at €199 against €216 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Seiko Classic SWR107P1, water-resistant to 50 m against 30 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The LiP Churchill C18 has a mineral crystal, the Seiko Classic SWR107P1 a sapphire one.