Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic — a $1,284 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic wears larger at 42.5mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic runs a manual caliber (Peacock 5211), while the Seiko Essentials Automatic runs a automatic (4R35).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic

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MSRP $1,599

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ultramatic42.5mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Ultramatic40h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Ultramatic50m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Ultramatic$1,599

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Pearl

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Peacock 5211

4R35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$315

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