Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon is the cheaper of the two at $690, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a $1,305 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon wears larger at 43.5mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

Both watches run manual movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon uses the 96A0 and the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern uses the Sellita SW210-1.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon

paragon-pearl-silver-2

MSRP $690

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

mid-century-modern

MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Paragon43.5mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Paragon40h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Paragon30m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Paragon$690

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Pearl

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

96A0

Sellita SW210-1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$690

$1,995

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