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.

Multimatic

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
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