Manufaktur Waldhoff MultimaticvsManufaktur 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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic at true scale

Multimatic

Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II at true scale

Ultramatic II

Diameter

42.5mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

14mm

11.5mm

lowest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$675

lowest

$1,599

Movement

Miyota 9100

Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415

Case

2 specs
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Royal Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
n/a
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$1,599
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Reviews

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

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic

Owners find the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic beautiful and comfortable, appreciating its complications like the power reserve indicator. It is noted as a microbrand option with day, date, and power reserve complications, offering better quality control than some other microbrands. However, concerns exist regarding the brand owner's track record. One owner found the case very large, while another reported water ingress issues from handwashing that damaged their watch. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic positively for its styling and complications, despite some concerns about the brand and isolated quality control issues.

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.