Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDERvsWayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER at true scale

DEFENDER

Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01 at true scale

Voyager Ref. V1.01

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

11.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$480

$376

lowest

Movement

Ronda 5030.D

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Category
Watch
Chronograph
Thickness
n/a
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5030.D
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$376
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER

Owners widely praise the Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER's attractive design and sapphire crystal, a feature uncommon at its price point. One owner notes their watch has looked new for over 10 years despite rough use, highlighting its durable build quality and solid quartz movement. However, one observer considers the finishing on Swiss Military Hanowa watches sub-standard. On balance, owners rate the Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER highly for its durable construction and value, especially considering its sapphire crystal and Swiss Confederation license.

Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01

Owners widely praise the Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01 for its excellent build quality, thoughtful design, and top-tier customer service, with some calling it a sleeper hit. The 41mm quartz chronograph is noted for its great fit and finish, and the white subdials and track on the black and gold variant are considered a nice touch that lightens its appearance. Overall, owners rate the Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01 highly for its build quality and design at the price point.