Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $2,230 for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a $2,041 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance run compared to the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance uses the Seiko NH35 and the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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