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

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $2,200 for the Seiko Astron — a $1,401 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury runs a automatic caliber (Manufaktur Waldhoff 7780SW), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (Seiko 3X62).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff MercuryvsSeiko Astron

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury

MSRP $799

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Seiko Astron

MSRP $2,200

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mercury41mm

Astron41.2mm

Power Reserve

Mercury40h

Astron—

Water Resistance

Mercury—

Astron100m

MSRP

Mercury$799

Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

Blue

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manufaktur Waldhoff 7780SW

Seiko 3X62

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$2,200

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