Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf or the Seiko Captain Willard?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf is the cheaper of the two at $789, against $1,300 for the Seiko Captain Willard — a $511 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf wears larger at 43mm versus 42.7mm for the Seiko Captain Willard — a 0.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Captain Willard.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Seiko Captain Willard carries a 70-hour power reserve against 12 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf run compared to the Seiko Captain Willard?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf uses the Miyota 9130 and the Seiko Captain Willard uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf

MSRP $789

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MSRP $1,300

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seawolf43mm

Captain Willard42.7mm

Power Reserve

Seawolf12h

Captain Willard70h

Water Resistance

Seawolf300m

Captain Willard200m

MSRP

Seawolf$789

Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

underside

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9130

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

12h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$789

$1,300

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