Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic 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 Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 39mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

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

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

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the HZ5500 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

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MSRP $699

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

HZ5500

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$315

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