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

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is the cheaper of the two at $1,599, against $4,999 for the Henry Archer Nordsø — a $3,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Nordsø — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Henry Archer Nordsø

nordso-polar-white

MSRP $4,999

Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

metropolis-royal-blue

MSRP $1,599

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordsø40mm

Metropolis41mm

Power Reserve

Nordsø40h

Metropolis72h

Water Resistance

Nordsø200m

Metropolis100m

MSRP

Nordsø$4,999

Metropolis$1,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 3452

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,999

$1,599

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