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Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic IIvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Republic II
Manufaktur WaldhoffRepublic II
MSRP $449
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Republic II41.2mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Republic II42h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Republic II—
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Republic II$449
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
41.2mm
39mm
Thickness
11.55mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
—
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
Swiss TriTec
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TY2809
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$699
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