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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silvervsTissot Heritage 1938

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Metro 33 all silver
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 33 all silver
MSRP $2,940
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 33 all silver33mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Metro 33 all silver43 hoursh
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Metro 33 all silver50m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Metro 33 all silver$2,940
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
33mm
39mm
Thickness
7.5mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
39mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Anthracite
Indices
Arabic

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
38h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,940
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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