Manufaktur Waldhoff OlympusvsManufaktur 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 Olympus at true scale

Olympus

Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II at true scale

Ultramatic II

Diameter

43mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

13.5mm

11.5mm

lowest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$759

lowest

$1,599

Movement

Miyota 9100

Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
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
$759
$1,599
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Reviews

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus

Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus for its presentation and value, with one owner finding it beautiful and noting its complications, particularly the power reserve indicator, feel great on the wrist. Some owners question the "Made in Germany" claim due to Chinese parts and assembly, with one owner noting the brand reacted defensively to this observation. The brand owner's history of multiple projects does not inspire confidence for some. On balance, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus highly for its presentation and value, despite questions surrounding its German manufacturing claims.

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.