Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg or the Phoibos Wave Master?

At MSRP the Phoibos Wave Master is the cheaper of the two at $309, against $489 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg — a $180 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Phoibos Wave Master — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Phoibos Wave Master is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Wave Master.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg run compared to the Phoibos Wave Master?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg uses the HZ 75A0A and the Phoibos Wave Master uses the SII NH35A.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg

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MSRP $489

Phoibos Wave Master

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MSRP $309

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brandenburg44mm

Wave Master42mm

Power Reserve

Brandenburg80h

Wave Master40h

Water Resistance

Brandenburg100m

Wave Master300m

MSRP

Brandenburg$489

Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

HZ 75A0A

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$489

$309

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