Which is cheaper, the Galo Copper or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

At MSRP the Galo Copper is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $417 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Copper or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Galo Copper — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Galo Copper or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

The Galo Copper is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Galo Copper or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Galo Copper.

What movement does the Galo Copper run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Galo Copper uses the Seiko NH35 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the Hangzhou 5500.

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MSRP $699

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Copper38.5mm

Pioneer39mm

Power Reserve

Copper41h

Pioneer42h

Water Resistance

Copper100m

Pioneer30m

MSRP

Copper$282

Pioneer$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Hangzhou 5500

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

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1 specs

MSRP

$282

$699

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