Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

At MSRP the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $849 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 38mm for the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado carries a 40-hour power reserve against 35 hours on the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963).

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado run compared to the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado runs a automatic caliber (Valjoux 7750), while the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) runs a manual (Sea-Gull ST19).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

tornado-royal-blue

MSRP $849

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Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

SU1963

MSRP $449

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tornado45mm

Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm

Power Reserve

Tornado40h

Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h

Water Resistance

Tornado100m

Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m

MSRP

Tornado$849

Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Acrylic/Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sea-Gull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

3 vph

Power Reserve

40h

35h

Complications

None

GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$849

$449

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