Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic — a $1,376 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Sheffield 1A?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Sheffield 1A?

The Sheffield 1A is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic runs a manual caliber (Peacock 5211), while the Sheffield 1A runs a automatic (Seiko NH35A).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic

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MSRP $1,599

Sheffield 1A

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MSRP $223

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ultramatic42.5mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Ultramatic40h

1A—

Water Resistance

Ultramatic50m

1A200m

MSRP

Ultramatic$1,599

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Pearl

White/Blue

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Peacock 5211

Seiko NH35A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$223

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