Which is cheaper, the Kobold Régulateur Handwound or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $4,250 for the Kobold Régulateur Handwound — a $2,651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Régulateur Handwound or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Kobold Régulateur Handwound — a 3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Kobold Régulateur Handwound run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

Both watches run manual movements — the Kobold Régulateur Handwound uses the Unitas 6450 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis uses the Miyota 3452.

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Kobold Régulateur Handwound

MSRP $4,250

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MSRP $1,599

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Régulateur Handwound38mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Régulateur Handwound—

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Régulateur Handwound100m

Metropolis—

MSRP

Régulateur Handwound$4,250

Metropolis$1,599

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Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

41mm

Thickness

10mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

48mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

100m

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Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Unitas 6450

Miyota 3452

Power Reserve

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$1,599

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