Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 is the cheaper of the two at $1,419, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a $576 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

Both watches run manual movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 uses the Hangzhou 3450A and the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern uses the Sellita SW210-1.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8

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MSRP $1,419

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanguard V843mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Vanguard V880h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Vanguard V850m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Vanguard V8$1,419

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3450A

Sellita SW210-1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

80h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,419

$1,995

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