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

At MSRP the Phoibos Wave Master is the cheaper of the two at $309, against $439 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital 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 Capital or the Phoibos Wave Master?

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

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

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital uses the Hangzhou 7500 and the Phoibos Wave Master uses the SII NH35A.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital

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MSRP $439

Phoibos Wave Master

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MSRP $309

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Capital44mm

Wave Master42mm

Power Reserve

Capital80h

Wave Master40h

Water Resistance

Capital100m

Wave Master300m

MSRP

Capital$439

Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 7500

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$439

$309

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