Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II is the cheaper of the two at $878, against $1,350 for the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition — a $472 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition wears larger at 42.7mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II uses the Miyota 9100 and the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition uses the 6R35.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic IIvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II

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MSRP $878

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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MSRP $1,350

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Multimatic II41mm

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm

Power Reserve

Multimatic II—

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h

Water Resistance

Multimatic II100m

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m

MSRP

Multimatic II$878

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9100

6R35

Power Reserve

—

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$878

$1,350

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