NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silvervsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures
Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Metro 33 all silver

Model 1 Precious Metal
Diameter
33mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
lowest
46mm
Thickness
7.5mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
43h
highest
42h
MSRP
$2,940
$1,905
lowest
Movement
Nomos Alpha
Sellita SW210-1
Case
7 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 widely praise the build quality and dressy aesthetic of the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal. Some owners desire more case definition, suggesting chamfers to complement the dials, while others prefer anOrdain's signature lacquer dials over the galvanized gold and rhodium options for a precious metal variant. One owner experienced a magnetized movement that caused fast running, but anOrdain replaced the watch and allowed an upgrade to a decorated movement. The 18mm lug width is noted as a drawback by one owner. On balance, owners appreciate the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal for its solid construction and dress watch appeal, despite some aesthetic preferences and a reported movement issue that was resolved.
Similar watches
Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.
Also compared
Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.







