Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 is the cheaper of the two at $640, against $690 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon — a $50 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon wears larger at 43.5mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 — a 8.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon runs a manual caliber (Manufaktur Waldhoff 96A0), while the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 runs a automatic (Miyota 82S5).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff ParagonvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon

MSRP $690

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MSRP $640

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Paragon43.5mm

OLD SMITH 90-00735mm

Power Reserve

Paragon40h

OLD SMITH 90-00742h

Water Resistance

Paragon30m

OLD SMITH 90-00750m

MSRP

Paragon$690

OLD SMITH 90-007$640

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

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Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Pearl

Ivory

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufaktur Waldhoff 96A0

Miyota 82S5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$690

$640

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