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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silvervsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Metro 33 all silver
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 33 all silver
MSRP $2,940
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 33 all silver33mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Metro 33 all silver43 hoursh
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Metro 33 all silver50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Metro 33 all silver$2,940
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
33mm
39mm
Thickness
7.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,940
$239

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What people say

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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