Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $2,389 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a $1,189 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition carries a 70-hour power reserve against 60 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 36K1), while the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition runs a automatic (Seiko 6R35).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum

MSRP $2,389

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

MSRP $1,200

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Quantum42mm

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm

Power Reserve

Quantum60h

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h

Water Resistance

Quantum30m

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m

MSRP

Quantum$2,389

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

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Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 36K1

Seiko 6R35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

60h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,389

$1,200

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