Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Squale 1521 is the cheaper of the two at $1,265, against $2,389 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a $1,124 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Squale 1521?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum carries a 60-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1521.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum run compared to the Squale 1521?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 36K1), while the Squale 1521 runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum

MSRP $2,389

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Quantum42mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Quantum60h

152138h

Water Resistance

Quantum30m

1521500m

MSRP

Quantum$2,389

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Thickness

11.95mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.8mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Titanium

Steel

Water Resistance

30m

500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 36K1

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

60h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,389

$1,265

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