Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Orient Sports Diver?

At MSRP the Orient Sports Diver is the cheaper of the two at $745, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $1,485 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Orient Sports Diver?

The Orient Sports Diver wears larger at 43.6mm versus 43mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Orient Sports Diver?

The Orient Sports Diver is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Orient Sports Diver?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial carries a 80-hour power reserve against 50 hours on the Orient Sports Diver.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial run compared to the Orient Sports Diver?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3452), while the Orient Sports Diver runs a automatic (Orient F6724).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

MSRP $2,230

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MSRP $745

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Imperial43mm

Sports Diver43.6mm

Power Reserve

Imperial80h

Sports Diver50h

Water Resistance

Imperial30m

Sports Diver100m

MSRP

Imperial$2,230

Sports Diver$745

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43mm

43.6mm

Thickness

13mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

51mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3452

Orient F6724

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$745

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