Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven?

At MSRP the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $849 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado — a $499 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven?

The Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado run compared to the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven uses the Miyota 9015.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

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MSRP $849

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MSRP $350

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tornado45mm

Searaven40mm

Power Reserve

Tornado40h

Searaven—

Water Resistance

Tornado100m

Searaven200m

MSRP

Tornado$849

Searaven$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

45mm

40mm

Thickness

15.8mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

46mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$849

$350

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