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

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at $625, against $799 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury — a $174 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition wears larger at 43.8mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition 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 Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury uses the 7780SW and the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition uses the 4R35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury

MSRP $799

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

MSRP $625

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mercury41mm

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm

Power Reserve

Mercury40h

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h

Water Resistance

Mercury—

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m

MSRP

Mercury$799

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

7780SW

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$625

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