Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $995 for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical — a $296 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer is rated to 30m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer run compared to the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the HZ5500 and the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical uses the 6R55.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

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MSRP $699

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MSRP $995

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

Prospex Land Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

Prospex Land Mechanical200m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

HZ5500

6R55

Power Reserve

42h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$995

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