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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic IIvsGrand Seiko SBGE253

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Ultramatic II
Manufaktur WaldhoffUltramatic II
MSRP $1,599
SBGE253
Grand SeikoSBGE253
MSRP $6,900
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ultramatic II42.5mm
SBGE25340.5mm
Power Reserve
Ultramatic II72h
SBGE25372h
Water Resistance
Ultramatic II—
SBGE253200m
MSRP
Ultramatic II$1,599
SBGE253$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
GMT
Diameter
42.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
—
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Royal Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
HZ 3415
9R66
Type
Manual
Spring Drive

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,599
$6,900
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