Which is cheaper, the CWC 6BB-WR or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

At MSRP the CWC 6BB-WR is the cheaper of the two at $1,875, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $355 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CWC 6BB-WR or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the CWC 6BB-WR — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC 6BB-WR or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

The CWC 6BB-WR is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CWC 6BB-WR or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CWC 6BB-WR.

What movement does the CWC 6BB-WR run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

The CWC 6BB-WR runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW510), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual (Hangzhou 3452).

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CWC 6BB-WR

cwc-1970s-6bb-raf-pilots-chronograph-automatic

MSRP $1,875

Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

imperial-everest

MSRP $2,230

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

6BB-WR42mm

Imperial43mm

Power Reserve

6BB-WR40h

Imperial80h

Water Resistance

6BB-WR100m

Imperial30m

MSRP

6BB-WR$1,875

Imperial$2,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

CWC 6BB-WR

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510

Hangzhou 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,875

$2,230

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