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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 datevsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Metro 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38 date
MSRP $3,740
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 38 date38.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Metro 38 date52 hoursh
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Metro 38 date50m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Metro 38 date$3,740
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
7.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.3mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Yellow
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4601
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,740
$499

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date is widely praised for its high-quality stainless steel case, beautifully executed dial with a subtle slope and matte/metallic finish, and a well-integrated date window. Owners and reviewers consistently commend its design, finishing, comfort, and accuracy, with one report of +2 seconds per day. However, legibility is a mixed point, as some find the thin silver hands difficult to read against the grey dial in certain light, while others report no issues. The dial's shininess and the crystal's curvature are noted distractions, and the hour and minute hands are perilously close in length. The stock strap was too large for one reviewer's wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date highly for its refined design and excellent finishing at its price point.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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