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

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $2,500 for the Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück — a $901 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück wears larger at 45mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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Laco Friedrichshafen ErbstückvsManufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

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Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück

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MSRP $2,500

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

MSRP $1,599

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Friedrichshafen Erbstück45mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Friedrichshafen Erbstück—

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Friedrichshafen Erbstück50m

Metropolis—

MSRP

Friedrichshafen Erbstück$2,500

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

45mm

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

$2,500

$1,599

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