Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis?

The Henry Archer Nordlys runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual (Miyota 3452).

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Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

metropolis-royal-blue

MSRP $1,599

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Metropolis100m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$1,599

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