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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silvervsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Metro 33 all silver
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 33 all silver
MSRP $2,940
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 33 all silver33mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Metro 33 all silver43 hoursh
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Metro 33 all silver50m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Metro 33 all silver$2,940
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
33mm
38.5mm
Thickness
7.5mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
16mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
9R02
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
84h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,940

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver is praised for its beautiful, sub-8mm thin case and three-hand movement with power reserve and date complications. However, its dial can appear darker than in photographs, and the lack of a quick-set date is noted as an inconvenience for frequent watch rotation. Some find the hour and minute hands too similar for easy time-reading, particularly in low light due to the absence of lume. Overall, owners appreciate the Metro 33 all silver for its elegant design and slim profile, despite minor legibility concerns.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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