Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the TAG Heuer Connected?

At MSRP the TAG Heuer Connected is the cheaper of the two at $1,750, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $480 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the TAG Heuer Connected?

The TAG Heuer Connected 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 TAG Heuer Connected?

The TAG Heuer Connected is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial run compared to the TAG Heuer Connected?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3452), while the TAG Heuer Connected runs a automatic (Calibre E5).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

imperial-everest

MSRP $2,230

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TAG Heuer Connected

SBT8A10.BT6292

MSRP $1,750

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Imperial43mm

Connected45mm

Power Reserve

Imperial80h

Connected—

Water Resistance

Imperial30m

Connected50m

MSRP

Imperial$2,230

Connected$1,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3452

Calibre E5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

80h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$1,750

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