Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic 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 Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the HZ5500 and the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic uses the NH35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

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MSRP $699

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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MSRP $450

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

Fleuss 40 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

Fleuss 40 Automatic150m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Coral

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

HZ5500

NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$450

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