Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Vaer Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Field is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $1,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Vaer Field?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Vaer Field — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Vaer Field?

The Vaer Field is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Vaer Field?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Field.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial run compared to the Vaer Field?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3452), while the Vaer Field runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

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MSRP $2,230

Vaer Field

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MSRP $329

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Imperial43mm

Field40mm

Power Reserve

Imperial80h

Field40h

Water Resistance

Imperial30m

Field100m

MSRP

Imperial$2,230

Field$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3452

Miyota 9015

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$329

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