Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS is the cheaper of the two at $1,095, against $2,389 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a $1,294 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

What movement does the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum?

The Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum runs a manual (Hangzhou 36K1).

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Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS

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MSRP $2,389

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GRUVEBUS40mm

Quantum42mm

Power Reserve

GRUVEBUS—

Quantum60h

Water Resistance

GRUVEBUS200m

Quantum30m

MSRP

GRUVEBUS$1,095

Quantum$2,389

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

12.3mm

11.95mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

49.8mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Water Resistance

200m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Hangzhou 36K1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,095

$2,389

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