Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Squale 1545?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado is the cheaper of the two at $849, against $930 for the Squale 1545 — a $81 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Squale 1545?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Squale 1545 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the Squale 1545?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1545.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado run compared to the Squale 1545?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Squale 1545 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

MSRP $849

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MSRP $930

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tornado45mm

154540mm

Power Reserve

Tornado40h

154538h

Water Resistance

Tornado—

1545300m

MSRP

Tornado$849

1545$930

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

45mm

40mm

Thickness

15.8mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

0mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

—

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$849

$930

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