Manufaktur Waldhoff MultimaticvsManufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II
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Measurements
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Multimatic

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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