Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic SkeletonvsOrient Bambino Version 9

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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

Orient Bambino Version 9 at true scale

Bambino Version 9

Diameter

42.5mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

13.8mm

lowest

14.2mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$779

$385

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9100

Orient F6724

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.85mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$779
$385
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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.

Orient Bambino Version 9

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 9 for its exceptional value and premium feel, significantly exceeding its sub-$300 discounted price. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's depth, enhanced by the date cut-out and the distortion from its boxed crystal, with one owner calling it an "absolute stunner." Some owners appreciate the comfort for daily wear, the automatic movement, and complications like the sun/moon and day features. However, one owner notes the marker at 10 o'clock appears peculiar, and another expresses concern about the boxed crystal requiring careful handling. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 9 highly for its surprising premium feel and value at its price point.

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