Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum is the cheaper of the two at $2,389, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $25 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum carries a 60-hour power reserve against 56 hours on the Formex Reef 42 mm.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 36K1), while the Formex Reef 42 mm runs a automatic (Sellita SW300-1).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff QuantumvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum

MSRP $2,389

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MSRP $2,414

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Quantum42mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Quantum60h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Quantum30m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Quantum$2,389

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 36K1

Sellita SW300-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

60h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,389

$2,414

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