Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,250, against $1,749 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental — a $499 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental wears larger at 41mm versus 40.5mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental uses the HZ 3415 and the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition uses the 6R35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff ContinentalvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental

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MSRP $1,749

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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MSRP $1,250

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Continental41mm

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition40.5mm

Power Reserve

Continental—

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h

Water Resistance

Continental30m

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m

MSRP

Continental$1,749

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

HZ 3415

6R35

Power Reserve

—

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,749

$1,250

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