NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silvervsanOrdain Model 1

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Measurements
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Metro 33 all silver

Model 1
Diameter
33mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
lowest
49mm
Thickness
7.5mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
43h
highest
42h
MSRP
$2,940
lowest
$3,804
Movement
Nomos Alpha
Sellita SW210-1
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 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.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its elegant design, comfortable wearability, and scratch-resistant hardened case. Some owners appreciate the 38mm size and its excellent fit on average wrists. However, significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a notable drawback. A few reviewers mention minor quirks of its handmade nature, such as dial taper or dial feet visibility in certain lighting, and one owner found the strap buckle uncomfortable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its stunning, handmade enamel dial and excellent value for its artisanal craftsmanship.
Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.
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