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Watches/Alternatives/Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8

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Alternatives to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8

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Case diameter
43 mm
Lug-to-lug
48 mm
Movement
Manual
Catalog MSRP
$1,419
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Closest catalog matchSwiss Watch Company Convertible$1,195 recorded MSRP, $224 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPOblvlo CAM AR Skeleton$194 recorded MSRP, $1,225 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugCertina DS-1 Skeleton47.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.3 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 11

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Swiss Watch Company Convertible
Swiss Watch Company

Convertible

  • $1,195 recorded MSRP, $224 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case

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Oblvlo CAM AR Skeleton
Oblvlo

CAM AR Skeleton

  • $194 recorded MSRP, $1,225 lower
  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thicker case

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Peacock Watches Pathfinder
Peacock Watches

Pathfinder

  • 43.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $2,360 recorded MSRP, $941 higher

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon
Manufaktur Waldhoff

Paragon

  • $690 recorded MSRP, $729 lower
  • 43.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 51 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm longer
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Zelos Skyraider 2
Zelos

Skyraider 2

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 48.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $2,399 recorded MSRP, $980 higher

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial
Manufaktur Waldhoff

Imperial

  • Same 43 mm case diameter
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1.5 mm thicker case. $2,230 recorded MSRP, $811 higher

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Certina DS-1 Skeleton
Certina

DS-1 Skeleton

  • $1,205 recorded MSRP, $214 lower
  • 40 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • 47.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.3 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thinner case

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Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind
Duckworth Prestex

Skeleton Manual Wind

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$1,950 recorded MSRP, $531 higher

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis
Manufaktur Waldhoff

Metropolis

  • 41 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$1,599 recorded MSRP, $180 higher

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Boderry ELITE II Engraved Micro-rotor
Boderry

ELITE II Engraved Micro-rotor

  • $249 recorded MSRP, $1,170 lower
  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 50 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3 mm thinner case

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1776 Atelier Liberty 250
1776 Atelier

Liberty 250

  • 41 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1.3 mm thinner case. $44,000 recorded MSRP, $42,581 higher

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot

T-Complication Squelette

  • Same 43 mm case diameter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $2,295 recorded MSRP, $876 higher

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Bulova Futuro Modern
Bulova

Futuro Modern

  • $750 recorded MSRP, $669 lower
  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Bulova Prestige 97A206
Bulova

Prestige 97A206

  • $850 recorded MSRP, $569 lower
  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 4 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

  • 40 mm case, 3 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.4 mm thinner case

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Bulova Maquina 98A340
Bulova

Maquina 98A340

  • $995 recorded MSRP, $424 lower
  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

  • $1,025 recorded MSRP, $394 lower
  • 40 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • 40 mm lug-to-lug, 8 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

  • $1,100 recorded MSRP, $319 lower
  • 39 mm case, 4 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

  • 46 mm case, 3 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thinner case

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Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights
Citizen

Series 8 890 City Lights

  • 42.6 mm case, 0.4 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $1,495 recorded MSRP, $76 higher

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Frederique Constant Highlife Heart Beat Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Heart Beat Automatic

  • 41 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.7 mm thinner case

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Orient Avant-garde
Orient

Avant-garde

  • 49.2 mm case, 6.2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $1,765 recorded MSRP, $346 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Bulova Sutton
Bulova

Sutton

  • $650 recorded MSRP, $769 lower
  • Same 43 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Invicta Objet D Art 49500
Invicta

Objet D Art 49500

  • Same 43 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Invicta Objet D Art 69126
Invicta

Objet D Art 69126

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Invicta Objet D Art 69119
Invicta

Objet D Art 69119

  • 42.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Bulova Black Skeleton Dial Black IP
Bulova

Black Skeleton Dial Black IP

  • $499 recorded MSRP, $920 lower
  • Same 43 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thicker case

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Bulova Sutton 96A329
Bulova

Sutton 96A329

  • $650 recorded MSRP, $769 lower
  • 40 mm case, 3 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition

  • $709 recorded MSRP, $710 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
  • 47.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

  • $495 recorded MSRP, $924 lower
  • 40.8 mm case, 2.2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.6 mm thinner case

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Otsuka Lotec No. 5 KAI
Otsuka Lotec

No. 5 KAI

  • 40.5 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3.9 mm thinner case

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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

  • $475 recorded MSRP, $944 lower
  • 40.8 mm case, 2.2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.6 mm thinner case

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Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $1,134 lower
  • 41 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thicker case

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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

  • $200 recorded MSRP, $1,219 lower
  • 37.4 mm case, 5.6 mm narrower
  • 43 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1 mm thicker case

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Pricier alternatives· 10

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie "150th Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie "150th Anniversary" 41mm

  • 41 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Hublot Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve
Hublot

Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$34,100 recorded MSRP, $32,681 higher

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Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot

Big Bang Unico Magic

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $25,200 recorded MSRP, $23,781 higher

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RGM Watches Ps 801 E Ps 801 Es Ps 801 S
RGM Watches

Ps 801 E Ps 801 Es Ps 801 S

  • 43.3 mm case, 0.3 mm wider
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case. $18,900 recorded MSRP, $17,481 higher

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Hublot Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve
Hublot

Big Bang Meca 10 45mm Power Reserve

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$27,600 recorded MSRP, $26,181 higher

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Movado Alta SE
Movado

Alta SE

  • 43.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 48.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.2 mm thicker case

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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Gold

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 49.4 mm lug-to-lug, 1.4 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Jumping Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Jumping Date

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1 mm thicker case

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Panerai Luminor Tourbillon
Panerai

Luminor Tourbillon

  • 47 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1.4 mm thinner case

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Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 42mm

  • 42 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 48.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.8 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thicker case

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