Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon is the cheaper of the two at $690, against $1,305 for the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless — a $615 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon wears larger at 43.5mm versus 40mm for the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

The Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon run compared to the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon runs a manual caliber (96A0), while the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff ParagonvsResco Hooper Diver - Stainless

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon

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MSRP $690

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Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless

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MSRP $1,305

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Paragon43.5mm

Hooper Diver - Stainless40mm

Power Reserve

Paragon40h

Hooper Diver - Stainless40h

Water Resistance

Paragon30m

Hooper Diver - Stainless200m

MSRP

Paragon$690

Hooper Diver - Stainless$1,305

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43.5mm

40mm

Thickness

11mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

46mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

30m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Pearl

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

96A0

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$690

$1,305

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