Which is cheaper, the Beaubleu Ecce Lys or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

At MSRP the Beaubleu Ecce Lys is the cheaper of the two at $1,220, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $379 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Beaubleu Ecce Lys or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Beaubleu Ecce Lys — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Beaubleu Ecce Lys run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Beaubleu Ecce Lys runs a automatic caliber (Seiko 9F14), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual (Miyota 3452).

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Beaubleu Ecce Lys

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MSRP $1,220

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

MSRP $1,599

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ecce Lys39mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Ecce Lys—

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Ecce Lys50m

Metropolis—

MSRP

Ecce Lys$1,220

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

41mm

Thickness

9.5mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

48mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

50m

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 9F14

Miyota 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,220

$1,599

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