Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $2,200 for the Seiko Astron — a $601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 41.2mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual caliber (Miyota 3452), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (3X62).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

MSRP $1,599

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MSRP $2,200

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Metropolis41mm

Astron41.2mm

Power Reserve

Metropolis72h

Astron—

Water Resistance

Metropolis—

Astron100m

MSRP

Metropolis$1,599

Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

Blue

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 3452

3X62

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$2,200

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