The Titanium Field Guide

Manufaktur Waldhoff Quasar

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quasar is a 43 mm Grade 5 titanium dress watch with an ETA 6498-2 Unitas hand-wound movement. At 43 mm across, it is larger than 94% of the 403 titanium dress watches in the guide. At 100.5 g, it is heavier than 92% of the 56 titanium dress watches weighed without a bracelet.

All Manufaktur Waldhoff watchesDress watchesUnder $3,000MicrobrandLightest, rankedGrade 5 titaniumOn a titanium braceletDisplay back
Price
$2,329
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Weight
100.5 g
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
43.0 mm
Thickness
11.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
49 mm
Origin
Germany
Movement
Manual-winding, custom skeletonised
Caliber
ETA 6498-2 Unitas (skeletonised)
Power reserve
50 to 53 hours
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
None
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Grade 5 titanium bracelet (22 mm, friction pins); the spec also lists a calf leather strap (20 mm) with deployant clasp
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire, AR
Display back
Yes
Dial
Silver, carbon silver, black, cobalt blue or royal blue (metallic, applied indices, skeletonised)
Dial colours
Black Silver Blue
Lume
Swiss TriTec (hands)
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (pre-order; maker lists shipping from August to September 2026 for Silver and December 2026 for the other colourways)
Not published
Reference, Hardness, Construction
High confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Manufaktur Waldhoff (maker product page)
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quasar?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quasar?

The case is 43 mm across, 11.5 mm thick and 49 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quasar weigh?

About 100.5 g.

How much does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quasar cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $2,329.

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