Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital is the cheaper of the two at $439, against $2,500 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a $2,061 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital carries a 80-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital uses the Hangzhou 7500 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph uses the 8R48.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital

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MSRP $439

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $2,500

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Capital44mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Capital80h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h

Water Resistance

Capital100m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Capital$439

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 7500

8R48

Power Reserve

80h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$439

$2,500

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