Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Presage Style60's?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Style60's is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $104 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Presage Style60's?

The Seiko Presage Style60's 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 Presage Style60's?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer is rated to 30m versus 5m for the Seiko Presage Style60's.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Presage Style60's?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Presage Style60's.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer run compared to the Seiko Presage Style60's?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the Hangzhou 5500 and the Seiko Presage Style60's uses the Seiko 4R35.

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MSRP $699

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MSRP $595

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

Presage Style60's39.5mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

Presage Style60's41h

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

Presage Style60's50m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

Presage Style60's$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

—

Box

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 5500

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$595

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