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

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $2,389 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a $394 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum 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 Quantum.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum carries a 60-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

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

Both watches run manual movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum uses the Hangzhou 36K1 and the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern uses the Sellita SW210-1.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum

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MSRP $2,389

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Quantum42mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Quantum60h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Quantum30m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Quantum$2,389

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 36K1

Sellita SW210-1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

60h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,389

$1,995

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