Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $3,100 for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a $1,501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E carries a 68-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic run compared to the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic runs a manual caliber (Peacock 5211), while the Sartory Billard SB04-E runs a automatic (LJP G101ET).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff UltramaticvsSartory Billard SB04-E

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic

ultramatic-red-gold-black-pearl

MSRP $1,599

Sartory Billard SB04-E

MSRP $3,100

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ultramatic42.5mm

SB04-E39.5mm

Power Reserve

Ultramatic40h

SB04-E68h

Water Resistance

Ultramatic50m

SB04-E100m

MSRP

Ultramatic$1,599

SB04-E$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Pearl

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Peacock 5211

LJP G101ET

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

68h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$3,100

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