Filippo Loreti Watches Celestial TourbillonvsManufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8
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Measurements
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Celestial Tourbillon

Vanguard V8
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
10.8mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
35h
80h
highest
MSRP
$850
lowest
$1,419
Movement
Miyota 8215
Hangzhou 3450A
Case
6 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Filippo Loreti Watches Celestial Tourbillon is praised for its beautiful turquoise dial and elegant movement construction that belies its $850 price. Owners note the 42mm steel case, while comfortable, feels slightly thicker than necessary at around 14mm to 14.3mm, with a lug-to-lug of 49.5mm. The dial lacks hand markers, which some find makes precise timekeeping difficult despite the visual appeal of the tourbillon. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Filippo Loreti Watches Celestial Tourbillon well for its visually striking dial and attractive movement finishing at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 for its exceptional manufacturing expertise and stunning, beautiful aesthetics, with many finding it exceptional value at its price point. Some owners note the use of a Chinese-sourced movement, with one user suggesting it is also found in cheaper AliExpress watches, while another points out it appears in more expensive timepieces. One owner specifically enjoys watching the co-axial tourbillon movement. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 highly for its visually compelling design and perceived value, particularly given the inclusion of a tourbillon.
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