Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic SkeletonvsMovado BOLD Quest Chronograph

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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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton at true scale

Multimatic Skeleton

Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph at true scale

BOLD Quest Chronograph

Diameter

42.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$779

lowest

$995

Movement

Miyota 9100

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.85mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
K1
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$779
$995
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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.

Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph's unique design, with one owner specifically liking the futuristic case shape and integrated bracelet, and another highlighting the navy blue dial. Some owners find the gold tone appealing and consider the watch over alternatives, appreciating its uniqueness and brand heritage. However, one owner notes that an all-black variant suffers from poor legibility, with only the hands being easily visible against the dial. The Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph is considered overpriced by some, with one user suggesting a value of no more than $250 despite liking the design. On balance, owners appreciate the Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph's distinctive aesthetic, though legibility concerns exist for certain colorways and value is debated.

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