Maen Manhattan 40vsSquale Matic S
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Manhattan 40
Matic S
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
n/a
12.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
600m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$799
lowest
$1,525
Movement
Automatic
Sellita SW200-1
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with one owner finding the ice blue dial similar to other watches. Some owners suggest the 40mm size may be too large for smaller wrists, with a preference for the 39mm version. One owner notes issues with the crown snagging and winding action. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 appealing for its design and value.
Owners widely praise the Squale Matic S for its superb build and finishing, with some finding its quality comparable to similarly priced Hamilton watches. The watch is noted for its comfortable, ergonomic design and vintage styling. One reviewer flags the fluorescent orange seconds hand as clashing with other accents and the lume on the indices as poor. The Squale Matic S is priced at €1,535 including VAT. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic S highly for its build quality and vintage-inspired design at its price point.
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