Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital is the cheaper of the two at $439, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $226 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital carries a 80-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital uses the Hangzhou 7500 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital

the-capital-onyx-silver

MSRP $439

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Capital44mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Capital80h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Capital100m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Capital$439

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 7500

9039

Power Reserve

80h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$439

$665

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