Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

At MSRP the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is the cheaper of the two at $935, against $2,389 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a $1,454 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum run compared to the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 36K1), while the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT runs a automatic (Miyota 9075).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum

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MSRP $2,389

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

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MSRP $935

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Quantum42mm

G5 Pacific GMT39mm

Power Reserve

Quantum60h

G5 Pacific GMT40h

Water Resistance

Quantum30m

G5 Pacific GMT200m

MSRP

Quantum$2,389

G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Steel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 36K1

Miyota 9075

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,389

$935

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