Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $5,475 for the Tudor Black Bay 68 — a $4,676 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Tudor Black Bay 68 wears larger at 43mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Tudor Black Bay 68 carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury run compared to the Tudor Black Bay 68?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury uses the 7780SW and the Tudor Black Bay 68 uses the MT5601-U.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff MercuryvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury

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MSRP $799

Tudor Black Bay 68

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MSRP $5,475

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mercury41mm

Black Bay 6843mm

Power Reserve

Mercury40h

Black Bay 6870h

Water Resistance

Mercury100m

Black Bay 68200m

MSRP

Mercury$799

Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

7780SW

MT5601-U

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$5,475

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