Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82?

At MSRP the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82 is the cheaper of the two at $664, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $935 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis run compared to the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual caliber (Miyota 3452), while the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82 runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

MSRP $1,599

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Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82

MSRP $664

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Metropolis

Royal Navy Diver PRS-82

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

48mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

11.5mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

n/a

300m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

72h

n/a

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$1,599

$664

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 3452

Sellita SW200-1

Spec

Metropolis

Royal Navy Diver PRS-82

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 3452

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$664

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