Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Praesidus Service Watch?

At MSRP the Praesidus Service Watch is the cheaper of the two at $259, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II — a $1,340 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Praesidus Service Watch?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Praesidus Service Watch — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Praesidus Service Watch?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Service Watch.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II run compared to the Praesidus Service Watch?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II runs a manual caliber (HZ 3415), while the Praesidus Service Watch runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II

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MSRP $1,599

Praesidus Service Watch

P-38-MB-E

MSRP $259

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ultramatic II42.5mm

Service Watch42mm

Power Reserve

Ultramatic II72h

Service Watch40h

Water Resistance

Ultramatic II—

Service Watch100m

MSRP

Ultramatic II$1,599

Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Royal Blue

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

HZ 3415

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$259

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