Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon is the cheaper of the two at $690, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon wears larger at 43.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon is rated to 30m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon runs a manual caliber (Manufaktur Waldhoff 96A0), while the Seiko Alpinist runs a automatic (Seiko 6R35).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon

MSRP $690

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MSRP $750

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Paragon43.5mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Paragon40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Paragon30m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Paragon$690

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Pearl

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manufaktur Waldhoff 96A0

Seiko 6R35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$690

$750

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