Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

At MSRP the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition is the cheaper of the two at $849, against $1,495 for the William Wood Fire Exit Watch — a $646 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch wears larger at 41mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition.

What movement does the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition run compared to the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the William Wood Fire Exit Watch uses the Sellita SW220.

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound EditionvsWilliam Wood Fire Exit Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition

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MSRP $849

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

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MSRP $1,495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition37mm

Fire Exit Watch41mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition40h

Fire Exit Watch40h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition50m

Fire Exit Watch100m

MSRP

Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition$849

Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Burgundy

Standard

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW220

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$849

$1,495

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition

Owners widely report the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition offers exceptional build quality for its price point, often seen as a step above other microbrands in the $500 range. Reviewers highlight its pared-down, dressy design with fumé dials and stripped-down indices, noting the bracelet finishing appears strong for its $899 cost. The use of a Sellita SW 200-1 movement is considered a fine compromise for affordability, and its 9.3mm thickness is a notable wearability feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition highly for its superior finishing and design at its price.

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William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

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