Which is cheaper, the Laco Paderborn Erbstück or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $2,350 for the Laco Paderborn Erbstück — a $751 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Paderborn Erbstück or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Laco Paderborn Erbstück wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Laco Paderborn Erbstück run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Laco Paderborn Erbstück runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual (Miyota 3452).

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Laco Paderborn Erbstück

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MSRP $2,350

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

MSRP $1,599

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Paderborn Erbstück42mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Paderborn Erbstück—

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Paderborn Erbstück50m

Metropolis—

MSRP

Paderborn Erbstück$2,350

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

0mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

48mm

Lug Width

0mm

22mm

Water Resistance

50m

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Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,350

$1,599

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