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NOMOS Glashütte Metro rose gold neomatik 39vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro rose gold neomatik 3938.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Metro rose gold neomatik 3943 hoursh
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Metro rose gold neomatik 3930m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Metro rose gold neomatik 39$15,300
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
37
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,300
$388

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro rose gold neomatik 39

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro rose gold neomatik 39 is widely praised for its clean Bauhaus dial, unique date indicator, and versatile wearability that transitions between casual and formal settings. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally thin in-house DUW 3001 automatic movement, developed to chronometer standards. Owners note the 35mm case size may be divisive for some men, and the champagne/neon orange dial colorway might not appeal to everyone. Some find the hour and minute hands too similar, making time-reading difficult, and the lack of lume is also noted. One owner regrets the absence of a metal bracelet option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro rose gold neomatik 39 highly for its distinctive German design and slim, versatile profile.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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