Manufaktur Waldhoff OlympusvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic

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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 Olympus at true scale

Olympus

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic at true scale

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 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50.5mm
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 F6B24
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$759
$450
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Reviews

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus

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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic

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.