Manufaktur Waldhoff MultimaticvsCincinnati Watch Company Phantom

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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 at true scale

Multimatic

Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom at true scale

Phantom

Diameter

42.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

14mm

10.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$675

lowest

$1,995

Movement

Miyota 9100

Sellita SW210-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
n/a
45h
Jewels
0
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$1,995
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic

Owners find the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic beautiful and comfortable, appreciating its complications like the power reserve indicator. It is noted as a microbrand option with day, date, and power reserve complications, offering better quality control than some other microbrands. However, concerns exist regarding the brand owner's track record. One owner found the case very large, while another reported water ingress issues from handwashing that damaged their watch. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic positively for its styling and complications, despite some concerns about the brand and isolated quality control issues.

Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom's terrific ice blue dial and manual-wind movement. Accuracy is reported at -2 seconds per day, and the watch is considered easy to read and attention-grabbing. However, some owners find the crown too small and difficult to wind, with opinions split on whether the quality justifies the price. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom highly for its striking dial and enjoyable manual-wind experience, despite some concerns about crown usability and value.