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Maen Manhattan 40vsSchofield Obscura

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$12,139

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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