Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $415 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 42mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic uses the 82S0 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the 7S26.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff RepublicvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic

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MSRP $415

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MSRP $265

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Republic42mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

Republic42h

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

Republic100m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

Republic$415

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

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Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

82S0

7S26

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$415

$265

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