Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is the cheaper of the two at $760, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $839 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 34mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual caliber (Miyota 3452), while the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

MSRP $1,599

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MSRP $760

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Metropolis41mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Power Reserve

Metropolis72h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Water Resistance

Metropolis—

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

MSRP

Metropolis$1,599

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 3452

Miyota 9039

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$760

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