Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $799 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury — a $484 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury uses the 7780SW and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury

MSRP $799

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mercury41mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Mercury40h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Mercury—

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Mercury$799

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Blue

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

7780SW

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$315

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