Manufaktur Waldhoff BrandenburgvsOrient Symphony III
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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.
Brandenburg
Symphony III
Diameter
44mm
41.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
11.8mm
lowest
12.1mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
Power Reserve
80h
highest
40h
MSRP
$489
$240
lowest
Movement
Hangzhou 75A0A
Orient F6722
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg for its beauty and useful power reserve indicator, noting its comfortable feel. The brand's history of multiple completed projects is seen as a positive by some. The watch utilizes a Chinese-sourced automatic movement. Overall, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg for its aesthetic appeal and functional complications.
Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its value, classic design with modern touches, and elegant dial, noting its sub-$150 price tag and polished case make it appear more expensive. Some owners find the all-silver model feminine and suggest a darker dial, while others describe the included bracelet as flimsy and recommend aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of contention, with one owner reporting significant gains of up to 83 seconds in 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its dressy aesthetic and perceived value, despite some reservations about the bracelet and timekeeping consistency.
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