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

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $1,030 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition wears larger at 45mm versus 43mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial 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 Imperial.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial carries a 80-hour power reserve against 70 hours on the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3452), while the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition runs a automatic (Seiko 6R35).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

MSRP $2,230

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

MSRP $1,200

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Imperial43mm

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm

Power Reserve

Imperial80h

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h

Water Resistance

Imperial30m

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m

MSRP

Imperial$2,230

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3452

Seiko 6R35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$1,200

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