Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

At MSRP the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $218, against $759 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus — a $541 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus run compared to the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9100), while the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz runs a quartz (Miyota 2070/2170).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus

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MSRP $759

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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MSRP $218

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Olympus43mm

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm

Power Reserve

Olympus—

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Olympus100m

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m

MSRP

Olympus$759

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9100

Miyota 2070/2170

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$759

$218

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