Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $439 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital — a $174 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital wears larger at 44mm versus 43.5mm for the Seiko Recraft Series — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital uses the Hangzhou 7500 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the 7S26.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital

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MSRP $439

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MSRP $265

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Capital44mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

Capital80h

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

Capital100m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

Capital$439

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 7500

7S26

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$439

$265

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