Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Phantom is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II — a $1,299 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II wears larger at 42.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Phantom — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Phantom.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II runs a manual caliber (HZ 3415), while the Praesidus A-11 Phantom runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic IIvsPraesidus A-11 Phantom

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II

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MSRP $1,599

Praesidus A-11 Phantom

P-38-PH-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ultramatic II42.5mm

A-11 Phantom38mm

Power Reserve

Ultramatic II72h

A-11 Phantom40h

Water Resistance

Ultramatic II—

A-11 Phantom100m

MSRP

Ultramatic II$1,599

A-11 Phantom$300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Royal Blue

Phantom

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

HZ 3415

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$300

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