Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 is the cheaper of the two at $640, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $959 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual caliber (Miyota 3452), while the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 runs a automatic (Miyota 82S5).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff MetropolisvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

MSRP $1,599

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MSRP $640

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Metropolis41mm

OLD SMITH 90-00735mm

Power Reserve

Metropolis72h

OLD SMITH 90-00742h

Water Resistance

Metropolis—

OLD SMITH 90-00750m

MSRP

Metropolis$1,599

OLD SMITH 90-007$640

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Ivory

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 3452

Miyota 82S5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$640

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