Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $849 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado — a $354 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel — a 7mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel uses the Seiko NH35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

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MSRP $849

Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel

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MSRP $495

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tornado45mm

A-11 Sand DLC Steel38mm

Power Reserve

Tornado40h

A-11 Sand DLC Steel40h

Water Resistance

Tornado100m

A-11 Sand DLC Steel100m

MSRP

Tornado$849

A-11 Sand DLC Steel$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Beige NATO

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$849

$495

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