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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silvervsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver is praised for its beautiful, sub-8mm thin case and three-hand movement with power reserve and date complications. However, its dial can appear darker than in photographs, and the lack of a quick-set date is noted as an inconvenience for frequent watch rotation. Some find the hour and minute hands too similar for easy time-reading, particularly in low light due to the absence of lume. Overall, owners appreciate the Metro 33 all silver for its elegant design and slim profile, despite minor legibility concerns.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual for its clean, simple, and understated design, perfect weight, and great fit as a versatile, discreet, and beautiful first Rolex suitable for everyday wear. Reviewers note the 41mm yellow-dial model is surprisingly wearable and slides under a cuff easily due to its 12mm thickness, while some owners find the 34mm size a discreet daily wearer that tucks neatly under a sleeve. Some owners find the sunburst dials dressier than alternatives, and one owner considers it the best watch regardless of price due to its quality and non-flashy appearance. Lume in the thin hands is nearly invisible in darkness. Availability is challenging, with many configurations difficult to acquire from authorized dealers without a significant wait time or prior history, leading some to seek them on the grey market. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its understated appeal and suitability as a versatile daily watch.

From video reviewers

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual's enduring appeal and versatility for everyday wear are consistently praised. Reviewers note the watch's high price point relative to its specifications and mention the difficulty in acquiring one at retail due to demand.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 33 all silver33mm
Oyster Perpetual31mm
Power Reserve
Metro 33 all silver43 hoursh
Oyster Perpetual55h
Water Resistance
Metro 33 all silver50m
Oyster Perpetual100m
MSRP
Metro 33 all silver$2,940
Oyster Perpetual$6,200

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Mechanical
Diameter
33mm
31mm
Thickness
7.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
2232
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
55h
Jewels
17
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,940
$6,200
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