Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

At MSRP the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 is the cheaper of the two at $594, against $699 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer — a $105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Wolfpoint Retro 1871 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 Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Wolfpoint Retro 1871 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Wolfpoint Retro 1871.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer run compared to the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer uses the Hangzhou 5500 and the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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MSRP $699

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MSRP $594

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer39mm

Retro 187139.5mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer42h

Retro 187138h

Water Resistance

Pioneer30m

Retro 1871100m

MSRP

Pioneer$699

Retro 1871$594

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39mm

39.5mm

Thickness

10.6mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

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Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 5500

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

42h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$594

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