Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3vsManufaktur Waldhoff Olympus
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Measurements
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Karo 3
Olympus
Diameter
43.5mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
14.4mm
13.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$2,143
$759
lowest
Movement
Manual
Miyota 9100
Case
5 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3 is praised for its visually striking and whimsical design, featuring brilliant colors and shapes, with reviewers highlighting its mother-of-pearl dial and orange and blue rehaut with 24-hour markings as a favorite bright, summery aesthetic. The watch utilizes a manual-wind movement with a 40-hour power reserve and a mechanical alarm. Overall, reviewers rate the Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3 highly for its unique and cohesive color combination and distinctive design.
Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus for its presentation and value, with one owner finding it beautiful and noting its complications, particularly the power reserve indicator, feel great on the wrist. Some owners question the "Made in Germany" claim due to Chinese parts and assembly, with one owner noting the brand reacted defensively to this observation. The brand owner's history of multiple projects does not inspire confidence for some. On balance, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus highly for its presentation and value, despite questions surrounding its German manufacturing claims.
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