anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)vsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver

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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Model 1 (Group Buy)

Metro 33 all silver
Diameter
38mm
33mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
lowest
Thickness
11mm
7.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
42h
43h
highest
MSRP
$1,905
lowest
$2,940
Movement
Sellita SW210-1
Nomos Alpha
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its beautiful, deep enamel dials and custom typography, which are the primary attraction and offer a unique, handmade aesthetic. The dials are noted for their legibility and how they reflect light. Some owners consider it worth the wait and expense, becoming a daily wearer. Reviewers and owners describe the case finishing as basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish, though some find the cases plain and small. The anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) features a Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement and has 50m water resistance. One reviewer noted the 12.3mm case thickness, while owners report the watch keeps good time. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its exceptional vitreous enamel dials and unique design at its price point.
The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.
Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver for its beautiful design and sub-8mm thin case. However, some find the dial darker in person than depicted in photos, and the manual-wind movement's lack of a quick-set date is noted as a minor inconvenience. Owners are split on the legibility of the hour and minute hands, with some finding them too similar, especially in low light due to the minimal lume. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver highly for its elegant, slim profile and attractive design, despite minor usability quibbles.
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