Manufaktur Waldhoff RegentvsSeagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress 40mm
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Measurements
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Regent

Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress 40mm
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$368
lowest
$611
Movement
Seiko NH38
ST1818
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent is praised as an affordable, no-frills dress watch. Owners report it is a fair deal at $579 with three extra straps, though questions arise about its "Made in Germany" claim. The brand owner's history of 7 projects created and 1 backed does not inspire confidence. Overall, owners find the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent to be a fair deal for a dress watch, despite some concerns about its origin claims and brand history.
Owners widely praise the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm for its classy, elegant design and excellent value, with many calling it a potential favorite dress watch. The 12.7mm thickness is considered well-proportioned to the 40mm case. The moonphase complication is a highlight, though owners note it requires manual adjustment by setting the date and moon position one day prior and is considered a pain to set. Some find the dial text crowded at the 6 o'clock position. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm highly for its beautiful dial and true moonphase complication at its price point.
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