Manufaktur Waldhoff MultimaticvsOrient Symphony III

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

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

Orient Symphony III at true scale

Symphony III

Diameter

42.5mm

41.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

14mm

12.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$675

$240

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9100

Orient F6722

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
41.6mm
Thickness
14mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$240
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

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.

Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its value, classic design with modern touches, and elegant dial, noting its sub-$150 price tag and polished case make it appear more expensive. Some owners find the all-silver model feminine and suggest a darker dial, while others describe the included bracelet as flimsy and recommend aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of contention, with one owner reporting significant gains of up to 83 seconds in 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its dressy aesthetic and perceived value, despite some reservations about the bracelet and timekeeping consistency.

Similar watches

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started

Also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.