Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Spence 300 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $949 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Spence 300 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Spence 300.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis run compared to the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual caliber (Miyota 3452), while the Spinnaker Spence 300 runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

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MSRP $1,599

Spinnaker Spence 300

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Metropolis41mm

Spence 30040mm

Power Reserve

Metropolis72h

Spence 30040h

Water Resistance

Metropolis100m

Spence 300300m

MSRP

Metropolis$1,599

Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Aquamarine

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 3452

SII NH35A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$650

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