Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $690 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon — a $467 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Sheffield 1A?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon wears larger at 43.5mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Sheffield 1A?

The Sheffield 1A is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon runs a manual caliber (96A0), while the Sheffield 1A runs a automatic (Seiko NH35A).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff ParagonvsSheffield 1A

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon

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MSRP $690

Sheffield 1A

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MSRP $223

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Paragon43.5mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Paragon40h

1A—

Water Resistance

Paragon30m

1A200m

MSRP

Paragon$690

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Pearl

White/Blue

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

96A0

Seiko NH35A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$690

$223

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