Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3vsManufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3 at true scale

Karo 3

Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic at true scale

Ultramatic

Diameter

43.5mm

42.5mm

Thickness

14.4mm

13.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$2,143

$1,599

lowest

Movement

Manual

Peacock 5211

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Sport
Diameter
43.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Pearl

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Peacock 5211
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,143
$1,599
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3

The Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3 is praised for its visually striking and whimsical design, featuring brilliant colors and shapes, with reviewers highlighting its mother-of-pearl dial and orange and blue rehaut with 24-hour markings as a favorite bright, summery aesthetic. The watch utilizes a manual-wind movement with a 40-hour power reserve and a mechanical alarm. Overall, reviewers rate the Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3 highly for its unique and cohesive color combination and distinctive design.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic

Owners widely praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic's visual appeal and the Peacock 5211 manual-wind movement, which is reported to look and run well, keeping good time. However, some owners criticize the excessive dial text and the bracelet's fit. The value proposition is considered questionable by some, particularly when compared to more affordable alternatives with similar Chinese movements. On balance, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic positively for its attractive design and reliable movement, though dial text and bracelet fit are points of contention.