Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $4,599 for the Henry Archer Vesterhav — a $3,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Vesterhav — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Vesterhav.

What movement does the Henry Archer Vesterhav run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual (Miyota 3452).

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

vesterhav-optic-white

MSRP $4,599

Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

metropolis-royal-blue

MSRP $1,599

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vesterhav40mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Vesterhav40h

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Vesterhav200m

Metropolis100m

MSRP

Vesterhav$4,599

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,599

$1,599

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