Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental?

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is the cheaper of the two at $989, against $1,749 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental — a $760 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto carries a 38-hour power reserve against 24 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental uses the Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415.

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MSRP $989

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Continental41mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Continental24h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Continental30m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Continental$1,749

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

—

Blue

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415

Power Reserve

38h

24h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$1,749

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