Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Straton Daily Driver MKII?

At MSRP the Straton Daily Driver MKII is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $415 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic — a $116 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Straton Daily Driver MKII?

The Straton Daily Driver MKII wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic run compared to the Straton Daily Driver MKII?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 82S0), while the Straton Daily Driver MKII runs a quartz (Miyota 6S21).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff RepublicvsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic

MSRP $415

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Straton Straton Daily Driver MKII

MSRP $299

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Republic42mm

Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm

Power Reserve

Republic42h

Straton Daily Driver MKII—

Water Resistance

Republic—

Straton Daily Driver MKII200m

MSRP

Republic$415

Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S0

Miyota 6S21

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$415

$299

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