Grandeur Watches Automatic SeriesvsManufaktur 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.

Grandeur Watches Automatic Series at true scale

Automatic Series

Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II at true scale

Ultramatic II

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

12mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

n/a

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$520

lowest

$1,599

Movement

Automatic

Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Royal Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$520
$1,599
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Reviews

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

Grandeur Watches Automatic Series

Owners praise the Grandeur Watches Automatic Series G17117 as a well-built, conversation-starting dress watch that is properly sized at 42mm. However, its highly polished finish is difficult to maintain, and one owner reported their automatic watch was suddenly an hour behind twice, despite keeping perfect time overnight. Overall, owners find the Grandeur Watches Automatic Series G17117 to be a well-built and conversation-starting dress watch, though its polished finish requires careful maintenance.

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.