Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Seiko Astron is the cheaper of the two at $2,200, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $30 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Seiko Astron?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial wears larger at 43mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Astron — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Seiko Astron?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3452), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (Seiko 3X62).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

MSRP $2,230

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MSRP $2,200

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Imperial43mm

Astron41.2mm

Power Reserve

Imperial80h

Astron—

Water Resistance

Imperial30m

Astron100m

MSRP

Imperial$2,230

Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3452

Seiko 3X62

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

80h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$2,200

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