Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado is the cheaper of the two at $849, against $4,930 for the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich — a $4,081 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 39.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich — a 5.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado is rated to 100m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado or the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich?

The NOMOS Glashütte Zürich carries a 43 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado uses the Valjoux 7750 and the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich uses the DUW 5001.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

tornado-royal-blue

MSRP $849

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

801

MSRP $4,930

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tornado45mm

Zürich39.8mm

Power Reserve

Tornado40h

Zürich43 hoursh

Water Resistance

Tornado100m

Zürich50m

MSRP

Tornado$849

Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Blue

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

DUW 5001

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$849

$4,930

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