Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg is the cheaper of the two at $489, against $2,500 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a $2,011 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg carries a 80-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg uses the HZ 75A0A and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph uses the 8R48.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg

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MSRP $489

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $2,500

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brandenburg44mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Brandenburg80h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h

Water Resistance

Brandenburg100m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Brandenburg$489

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

HZ 75A0A

8R48

Power Reserve

80h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$489

$2,500

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