Waldhoff · Microbrand · Germany

Waldhoff Metropolis

In production · Skeleton

From $1,599
  • Hand-wound
  • 41 mm × 11.5 mm
  • Sapphire crystal
  • 30 m water resistance

Movement

Caliber
Hand-wound, caliber not identified
Type
Hand-wound
Tier
—
Complications
Hours, Minutes, Tourbillon, Skeleton
Frequency
—
Power reserve
—
Hacking
—
Accuracy (factory)
—

Case

Diameter
41 mm
Lug to lug
48 mm
Thickness
11.5 mm
Lug width
22 mm
Material
Steel (316L)
Hardening
—
Water resistance
30 m
Crown
—
Case back
Display
Bezel
—

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
—
Anti-reflective
Yes (side not stated)
Lume
Swiss BGW9 (hands)

Bracelet

Bracelet
—

Straps

Strap 1
Leather, quick release, Italian calf leather on quick-release spring bars with a deployant clasp

Weight

Head only
—
On bracelet
156 g
On strap
—

Prices

VariantConfigurationTypePriceUSDAs ofSource
Diamond Silver—Msrp1,599 USD$1,5992026-10-24link
Obsidian Black—Msrp1,599 USD$1,5992026-10-24link
Red Gold—Msrp1,599 USD$1,5992026-10-24link
Royal Blue—Msrp1,599 USD$1,5992026-10-24link

Variants

Name
Diamond Silver
Obsidian Black
Red Gold
Royal Blue

About this entry

73% of key specs known. Missing: movement, hardening, crown, bracelet offered.

Takes its styling from the Imperial (skeletonised tourbillon deck) in a slimmer all-steel case with fluted sides. The store names the movement 'Hangzhou 3452 Co-Axial Tourbillon movement with manual winding', 29 jewels, 28,800 vph, 72 hours, hours and minutes, and says it is the same movement as the Imperial's (whose listing gives 80 hours); Waldhoff's Makuake campaign (Japan, closed 30 October 2023) names the HZ 3415 instead, hand-wound, 29 jewels, 72 hours. The store's caliber name is the one to keep; no movement file exists for either. Brand specs: 316L, 41mm, 48mm lug-to-lug, 11.5mm thick (crystal not mentioned), 22mm lugs, Swiss sapphire with AR coating (side not stated), steel caseback with exhibition window, CNC-cut deck with applied bridge and indices, diamond-cut mountain hands with Swiss BGW9, Italian calf leather with a deployant clasp; weight '86gr and 156gr with steel bracelet' (whether 86 g is the head or on the strap isn't stated). Water resistance (30m) is from the Makuake page; the store doesn't state it. The store sells a three-link bracelet with integrated end pieces for the Metropolis separately ($89). Makuake listed a general retail price of 358,000 yen and backer prices from 232,700 yen (35% off). Red Gold has a rose-gold-tone case (photos).

Last verified: 2026-10-31. Edit or correct this entry.

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