Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko DressKX?

At MSRP the Seiko DressKX is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $384 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko DressKX?

The Seiko DressKX 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 Seiko DressKX?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko DressKX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko DressKX?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko DressKX.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer run compared to the Seiko DressKX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the HZ5500 and the Seiko DressKX uses the 4R36.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

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MSRP $699

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Seiko DressKX

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

DressKX40mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

DressKX41h

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

DressKX100m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

HZ5500

4R36

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$315

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