Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

At MSRP the Oblvlo XM Racing is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $1,599 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a $1,330 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo XM Racing.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Oblvlo XM Racing.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis run compared to the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis runs a manual caliber (Miyota 3452), while the Oblvlo XM Racing runs a automatic (Miyota 82S7).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Metropolis

metropolis-royal-blue

MSRP $1,599

Oblvlo XM Racing

XM-RACING

MSRP $269

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Metropolis41mm

XM Racing42mm

Power Reserve

Metropolis72h

XM Racing42h

Water Resistance

Metropolis100m

XM Racing50m

MSRP

Metropolis$1,599

XM Racing$269

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 3452

Miyota 82S7

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,599

$269

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