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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Metro 38
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38
MSRP $3,220
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 3838.5mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Metro 3853 hoursh
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Metro 3850m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Metro 38$3,220
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
7.8mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.3mm
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Alpha | manual
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
43 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,220
$3,060

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum for its high-quality polished stainless steel case, flawless matte/metallic silver-plated dial with a sloping design, and Bauhaus-inspired minimalist aesthetic. The in-house DUW 4101 movement with the Swing-System escapement is also a highlight. Legibility is a point of mixed opinion, with some finding the thin silver hands on the grey dial difficult to read in certain light, while others report no issues. Some owners note a slight convexity on the front window's edge, and a few find the hand length and dial's shininess distracting. Accuracy is reported as +2 sec/day by one owner. The $3.5k price point is seen by some as a turn-off, while others consider it reflective of the watch's value and craftsmanship. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum highly for its distinctive design and in-house finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38's beautiful polishings are a unique aspect of Glashütte watchmaking. The watch's water resistance of 3 atm is a limitation for those who plan to wear it in wet conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for active wear, with one reviewer stating it may not be the most rugged option and the other not explicitly stating its limitations in this area.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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