Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $5,475 for the Tudor Black Bay 68 — a $3,876 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Tudor Black Bay 68 wears larger at 43mm versus 42.5mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II or the Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II carries a 72-hour power reserve against 70 hours on the Tudor Black Bay 68.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II run compared to the Tudor Black Bay 68?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II runs a manual caliber (HZ 3415), while the Tudor Black Bay 68 runs a automatic (MT5601-U).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic IIvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II

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MSRP $1,599

Tudor Black Bay 68

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MSRP $5,475

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ultramatic II42.5mm

Black Bay 6843mm

Power Reserve

Ultramatic II72h

Black Bay 6870h

Water Resistance

Ultramatic II—

Black Bay 68200m

MSRP

Ultramatic II$1,599

Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Royal Blue

Blue

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

HZ 3415

MT5601-U

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

72h

70h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$5,475

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