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

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is the cheaper of the two at $989, against $1,589 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental S — a $600 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

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

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental S carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental S uses the Hangzhou 3401.

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MSRP $1,589

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Continental S41mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Continental S72h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Continental S30m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Continental S$1,589

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

Hangzhou 3401

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$1,589

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