Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is the cheaper of the two at $760, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $1,470 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial wears larger at 43mm versus 34mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial carries a 80-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3452), while the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

MSRP $2,230

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MSRP $760

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Imperial43mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Power Reserve

Imperial80h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Water Resistance

Imperial30m

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

MSRP

Imperial$2,230

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3452

Miyota 9039

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$760

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