Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 — a $6,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGJ249.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

The Grand Seiko SBGJ249 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic runs a manual caliber (Peacock 5211), while the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 runs a automatic (9S86).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff UltramaticvsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic

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MSRP $1,599

Grand Seiko SBGJ249

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MSRP $7,700

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ultramatic42.5mm

SBGJ24939.5mm

Power Reserve

Ultramatic40h

SBGJ24955h

Water Resistance

Ultramatic50m

SBGJ24930m

MSRP

Ultramatic$1,599

SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Pearl

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Peacock 5211

9S86

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$7,700

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