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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 UpdatevsHELM Vanuatu

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The bottom line

The 40.5mm Metro neomatik 41 Update wears 1.5mm narrower than the 42mm Vanuatu.

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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update
NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update
MSRP $5,290
HELM Vanuatu
HELM Vanuatu
MSRP $285
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro neomatik 41 Update40.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Metro neomatik 41 Update42 hoursh
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Metro neomatik 41 Update50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Metro neomatik 41 Update$5,290
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
9.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,290
$285

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