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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silvervsVario Futurist

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Metro 33 all silver
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 33 all silver
MSRP $2,940
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 33 all silver33mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Metro 33 all silver43 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Metro 33 all silver50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Metro 33 all silver$2,940
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
33mm
39mm
Thickness
7.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
48mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,940
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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