Which is cheaper, the Fears Archival 1930 or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $3,863 for the Fears Archival 1930 — a $3,674 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Archival 1930 or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Fears Archival 1930 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Archival 1930 or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Fears Archival 1930.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Archival 1930 or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Archival 1930.

What movement does the Fears Archival 1930 run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Fears Archival 1930 runs a manual caliber (ETA 2360), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Fears Archival 1930

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MSRP $3,863

Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance

renaissance-gold

MSRP $189

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Archival 193040mm

Renaissance42mm

Power Reserve

Archival 193040h

Renaissance42h

Water Resistance

Archival 193030m

Renaissance100m

MSRP

Archival 1930$3,863

Renaissance$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Standard

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 2360

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,863

$189

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