Which is cheaper, the Dryden Heartlander Solar or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

At MSRP the Dryden Heartlander Solar is the cheaper of the two at $279, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $1,320 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Heartlander Solar or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Dryden Heartlander Solar — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Heartlander Solar or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Dryden Heartlander Solar is rated to 101m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Heartlander Solar or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Heartlander Solar.

What movement does the Dryden Heartlander Solar run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Dryden Heartlander Solar runs a automatic caliber, while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual (Miyota 3452).

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Dryden Heartlander Solar

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MSRP $279

Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

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MSRP $1,599

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Heartlander Solar38mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Heartlander Solar40h

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Heartlander Solar101m

Metropolis100m

MSRP

Heartlander Solar$279

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

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Miyota 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$279

$1,599

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