Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Boldr Pikachu?

At MSRP the Boldr Pikachu is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Boldr Pikachu?

The Boldr Pikachu wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Boldr Pikachu?

The Boldr Pikachu is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer run compared to the Boldr Pikachu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the HZ5500 and the Boldr Pikachu uses the NH38.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

MSRP $699

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Boldr Pikachu

MSRP $449

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

Pikachu40mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

Pikachu—

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

Pikachu200m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

Pikachu$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Pikachu

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

HZ5500

NH38

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$449

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