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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 UpdatevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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The bottom line

Profile favors the Metro neomatik 41 Update at 9.1mm thick versus 12mm on the Seafarer Charcoal, so it slips under a cuff with less fuss.

What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update is lauded for its expanded 41mm case size, slim 9.1mm profile, and comfortable wearability, representing strong value at €3,500. Owners and reviewers highlight the technical innovation of the in-house DUW 6101 movement, featuring a unique, color-accented date complication and a robust quick-set mechanism. One owner reports exceptional accuracy, with less than 5 seconds deviation over two weeks, though they note a perceived susceptibility to magnetization. The 41mm size is seen as an improvement over previous Metro models that could wear small. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update highly for its technical ingenuity and improved wearability at its price point.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update
NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update
MSRP $5,290
Traska Seafarer Charcoal
Traska Seafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro neomatik 41 Update40.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Metro neomatik 41 Update42 hoursh
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Metro neomatik 41 Update50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Metro neomatik 41 Update$5,290
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
42h
Jewels
42
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,290
$665

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