Manufaktur Waldhoff MultimaticvsOrient Symphony IV

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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

Orient Symphony IV at true scale

Symphony IV

Diameter

42.5mm

41.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.3mm

Thickness

14mm

11.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$675

$325

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9100

Orient F6722

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
41.6mm
Thickness
14mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.3mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Champagne

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
$325
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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.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its excellent value, refined appearance, and in-house automatic movement. Some owners note it wears smaller than its 41.6mm case size, and one owner reports accuracy of about -20 seconds per day. A preference exists for darker dial variants, and some wish for a smaller case size option. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its impressive finishing and value at its price point.