Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $849 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado — a $299 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 43mm for the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado runs a automatic caliber (Valjoux 7750), while the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph runs a mechanical (Seagull ST1908).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff TornadovsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

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MSRP $849

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tornado45mm

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm

Power Reserve

Tornado40h

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Tornado100m

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Tornado$849

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Seagull ST1908

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$849

$550

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