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

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon is the cheaper of the two at $690, against $5,475 for the Tudor Black Bay 68 — a $4,785 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon wears larger at 43.5mm versus 43mm for the Tudor Black Bay 68 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

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

The Tudor Black Bay 68 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 Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon runs a manual caliber (96A0), while the Tudor Black Bay 68 runs a automatic (MT5601-U).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff ParagonvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon

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MSRP $690

Tudor Black Bay 68

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MSRP $5,475

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At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Paragon43.5mm

Black Bay 6843mm

Power Reserve

Paragon40h

Black Bay 6870h

Water Resistance

Paragon30m

Black Bay 68200m

MSRP

Paragon$690

Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Pearl

Blue

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

96A0

MT5601-U

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$690

$5,475

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