Which is cheaper, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

At MSRP the Aquastar Model 60 is the cheaper of the two at $1,290, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $309 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 37mm for the Aquastar Model 60 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Aquastar Model 60 run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Aquastar Model 60 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual (Miyota 3452).

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Aquastar Model 60

MSRP $1,290

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MSRP $1,599

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 6037mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Model 60—

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Model 60200m

Metropolis—

MSRP

Model 60$1,290

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

37mm

41mm

Thickness

11mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

48mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

200m

—

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,290

$1,599

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