Depancel Auto 24hvsManufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic
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Measurements
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Auto 24h
Multimatic
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$650
lowest
$675
Movement
Miyota 9120
Miyota 9100
Case
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely report Depancel watches are well-made and offer great value, with immaculate dials and a quality feel that garners compliments. The Depancel Auto 24h features a Miyota 9120 movement and a vintage racing automobile aesthetic with day, month, date, and 24-hour subdials, though some find it difficult to fit under a tight cuff. On balance, owners rate the Depancel Auto 24h highly for its unique design and value proposition.
Owners find the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic beautiful and comfortable, appreciating its complications like the power reserve indicator. It is noted as a microbrand option with day, date, and power reserve complications, offering better quality control than some other microbrands. However, concerns exist regarding the brand owner's track record. One owner found the case very large, while another reported water ingress issues from handwashing that damaged their watch. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic positively for its styling and complications, despite some concerns about the brand and isolated quality control issues.
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