Alexander Shorokhoff Karo 3vsManufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II

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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 II at true scale

Ultramatic II

Diameter

43.5mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

14.4mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$2,143

$1,599

lowest

Movement

Manual

Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
43.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Royal Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

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

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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 II

Owners widely praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II for its appearance, with one owner stating it "screams quality" and is the cheapest tourbillon they have seen. However, concerns exist regarding the Chinese movement and bracelet fit. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting a deviation of 5-10 seconds per day, resulting in a loss of about a minute every 3-5 days. Some owners criticize the high price given the movement, and one owner expressed a desire for a second hand on the green dial model. On balance, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II highly for its striking appearance and value as an affordable tourbillon, despite reservations about the movement and accuracy.

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