Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic SkeletonvsManufaktur Waldhoff Olympus

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Measurements
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Multimatic Skeleton

Olympus
Diameter
42.5mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
lowest
49mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
n/a
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$779
$759
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9100
Miyota 9100
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise Manufaktur Waldhoff watches for their quality, with one owner stating their Multimatic is top-notch and comparable to Swiss-made watches. The watch's dial is described as having a "pinball effect on the eyes," and some owners feel the Multimatic is of better quality than other models. One owner notes the lack of a German website for the manufacture and expresses concern about Chinese manufacturing at its price point, suggesting the price may be high compared to watches with similar movements found elsewhere. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton highly for its perceived quality and striking dial design, despite some concerns about its price and manufacturing origin.
Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus for its presentation and value, with one owner finding it beautiful and noting its complications, particularly the power reserve indicator, feel great on the wrist. Some owners question the "Made in Germany" claim due to Chinese parts and assembly, with one owner noting the brand reacted defensively to this observation. The brand owner's history of multiple projects does not inspire confidence for some. On balance, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus highly for its presentation and value, despite questions surrounding its German manufacturing claims.
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