Manufaktur Waldhoff RegentvsSeiko SNKP17
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Regent
SNKP17
Diameter
42mm
42.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Thickness
12.5mm
11.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
42h
highest
40h
MSRP
$368
n/a
Movement
Seiko NH38
Seiko 7S26
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 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 Seiko SNKP17 as an excellent value entry-level automatic, noting its impressive craftsmanship for the price and its versatility for everyday and business-casual wear. One owner reported the 7S26 movement exceeded its advertised power reserve, running for 44 hours. The stock metal strap is considered chintzy, with owners recommending leather straps to improve appearance and wearability. Overall, owners rate the Seiko SNKP17 highly for its value and reliable automatic movement.
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