Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $7,800 for the Grand Seiko SBGH349 — a $7,611 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH349 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance uses the Seiko NH35 and the Grand Seiko SBGH349 uses the 9S85.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff RenaissancevsGrand Seiko SBGH349

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance

renaissance-gold

MSRP $189

Grand Seiko SBGH349

sbgh349g

MSRP $7,800

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Renaissance42mm

SBGH34940mm

Power Reserve

Renaissance42h

SBGH34955h

Water Resistance

Renaissance100m

SBGH349100m

MSRP

Renaissance$189

SBGH349$7,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9S85

Power Reserve

42h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$189

$7,800

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