Manufaktur Waldhoff ParagonvsRevelot R7
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Measurements
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Paragon
R7
Diameter
43.5mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Thickness
11mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$690
$245
lowest
Movement
Manufaktur Waldhoff 96A0
Automatic
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon utilizes a Chinese-sourced movement, which is uncommon for watches in its price bracket, with Waldhoff responsible for the design and assembly. Owners express concern regarding the brand owner's track record of completed projects. Overall, owners express reservations about the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon due to the brand's project completion history.
Owners widely praise the Revelot R7 for its exceptional build quality that far exceeds its price point. One owner notes the ST1701 movement, which lacks hacking and contributes to a case thickness just under 12mm, a dimension some find excessive given the movement's cost and the thinner profiles of comparable watches. Overall, owners rate the Revelot R7 highly for its surprising quality at its price.
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