Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is the cheaper of the two at $559, against $1,419 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 — a $860 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 wears larger at 43mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3450A), while the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 runs a automatic (Seiko NH38).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8

MSRP $1,419

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MSRP $559

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanguard V843mm

OLD SMITH 90-00235mm

Power Reserve

Vanguard V880h

OLD SMITH 90-00241h

Water Resistance

Vanguard V850m

OLD SMITH 90-002100m

MSRP

Vanguard V8$1,419

OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3450A

Seiko NH38

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,419

$559

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