Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II or the Straton Classic Driver?

At MSRP the Straton Classic Driver is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $449 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II or the Straton Classic Driver?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II wears larger at 41.2mm versus 40mm for the Straton Classic Driver — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II run compared to the Straton Classic Driver?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II runs a automatic caliber (Seagull TY2xxx (family)), while the Straton Classic Driver runs a quartz (Miyota 6S21).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic IIvsStraton Straton Classic Driver

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II

MSRP $449

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Straton Straton Classic Driver

MSRP $299

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Republic II41.2mm

Straton Classic Driver40mm

Power Reserve

Republic II42h

Straton Classic Driver—

Water Resistance

Republic II—

Straton Classic Driver200m

MSRP

Republic II$449

Straton Classic Driver$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

—

Lume

Swiss TriTec

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull TY2xxx (family)

Miyota 6S21

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$299

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