Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $3,670 for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic — a $2,071 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 43 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic runs a automatic caliber (DUW 5001), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual (Miyota 3452).

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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MSRP $3,670

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MSRP $1,599

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ludwig automatic40mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Ludwig automatic43 hoursh

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Ludwig automatic30m

Metropolis—

MSRP

Ludwig automatic$3,670

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

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AR Coating

—

Dial Color

White

Blue

Indices

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

DUW 5001

Miyota 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

43 hoursh

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,670

$1,599

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