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

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Daywear is the cheaper of the two at $325, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $374 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Essentials Daywear 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 Essentials Daywear?

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

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer runs a automatic caliber (Hangzhou 5500), while the Seiko Essentials Daywear runs a quartz (Seiko 6N76).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

MSRP $699

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MSRP $325

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

Essentials Daywear—

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 5500

Seiko 6N76

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$325

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