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

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $434 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer runs a automatic caliber (Hangzhou 5500), while the Seiko Essentials Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko 8T63).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

MSRP $699

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MSRP $265

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

Essentials Chronograph—

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

Essentials Chronograph100m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 5500

Seiko 8T63

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$265

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