Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $368 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent — a $53 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent uses the Seiko NH38 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent

MSRP $368

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Regent42mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Regent42h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Regent30m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Regent$368

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Blue

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$368

$315

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