Which is cheaper, the Boldr Charizard or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

At MSRP the Boldr Charizard is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Charizard or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

The Boldr Charizard wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Charizard or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

The Boldr Charizard is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer.

What movement does the Boldr Charizard run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Charizard uses the Seiko NH38 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the HZ5500.

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Boldr CharizardvsManufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

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Boldr Charizard

MSRP $449

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

MSRP $699

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Charizard40mm

Pioneer39mm

Power Reserve

Charizard—

Pioneer42h

Water Resistance

Charizard200m

Pioneer30m

MSRP

Charizard$449

Pioneer$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Charizard

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

HZ5500

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$699

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