Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic SkeletonvsManufaktur Waldhoff Olympus

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Measurements

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton at true scale

Multimatic Skeleton

Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus at true scale

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 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.85mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Water Resistance
30m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$779
$759
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Reviews

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton

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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus

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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