Manufaktur Waldhoff RegentvsManufaktur 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 Regent at true scale

Regent

Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II at true scale

Ultramatic II

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

12.5mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

n/a

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$368

lowest

$1,599

Movement

Seiko NH38

Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Royal Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Manufaktur Waldhoff HZ 3415
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$368
$1,599
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Reviews

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

Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent is praised as an affordable, no-frills dress watch. Owners report it is a fair deal at $579 with three extra straps, though questions arise about its "Made in Germany" claim. The brand owner's history of 7 projects created and 1 backed does not inspire confidence. Overall, owners find the Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent to be a fair deal for a dress watch, despite some concerns about its origin claims and brand history.

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.