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Maen Manhattan 40vsTimefactors PRS-29A

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
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.

Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
PRS-29A36mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
PRS-29A
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
PRS-29A100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
PRS-29A$544

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2801-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$544
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