Finding alternatives to
Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II
54 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
42.5mm
Movement
Manual
MSRP
$1,599
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono ($2,645) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch at $450 (vs $1,599 for the Ultramatic II) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic is the standout microbrand take — same family (Ultramatic) and Racing chrono.
54 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Mainstream picks· 12
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Cheaper alternatives· 12
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
Looks like this· 6
Visually-adjacent picks pulled by the image-similarity engine. Quality varies — sometimes a true twin, sometimes just a rhyme.
