Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $1,360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis run compared to the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual caliber (Miyota 3452), while the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

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MSRP $1,599

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

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MSRP $239

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Metropolis41mm

Dumas Automatic44mm

Power Reserve

Metropolis72h

Dumas Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Metropolis100m

Dumas Automatic300m

MSRP

Metropolis$1,599

Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 3452

SII NH35A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$239

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