Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,749 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental — a $1,099 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition wears larger at 41.7mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition carries a 41-hour power reserve against 24 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental uses the HZ 3415 and the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition uses the Seiko 4R35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff ContinentalvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental

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MSRP $1,749

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Continental41mm

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm

Power Reserve

Continental24h

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h

Water Resistance

Continental30m

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m

MSRP

Continental$1,749

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

HZ 3415

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

24h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,749

$650

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