Manufaktur Waldhoff OlympusvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic
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Measurements
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Olympus

AK00 Version 3 Classic
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
lowest
50.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
MSRP
$759
$450
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9100
Orient F6B24
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus for its presentation and value, with one owner finding it beautiful and noting its complications, particularly the power reserve indicator, feel great on the wrist. Some owners question the "Made in Germany" claim due to Chinese parts and assembly, with one owner noting the brand reacted defensively to this observation. The brand owner's history of multiple projects does not inspire confidence for some. On balance, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus highly for its presentation and value, despite questions surrounding its German manufacturing claims.
Owners widely praise the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch for its excellent value, with some calling it their favorite watch and noting Orient as the best value brand. The watch features an in-house Orient F6B24 automatic movement with hand-winding and hacking, a sapphire crystal, and an exhibition caseback. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness too large and tall for smaller wrists, and one owner notes the movement is not the most accurate. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its excellent value and classic dress watch design.
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