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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38vsTissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum for its high-quality polished stainless steel case, flawless matte/metallic silver-plated dial with a sloping design, and Bauhaus-inspired minimalist aesthetic. The in-house DUW 4101 movement with the Swing-System escapement is also a highlight. Legibility is a point of mixed opinion, with some finding the thin silver hands on the grey dial difficult to read in certain light, while others report no issues. Some owners note a slight convexity on the front window's edge, and a few find the hand length and dial's shininess distracting. Accuracy is reported as +2 sec/day by one owner. The $3.5k price point is seen by some as a turn-off, while others consider it reflective of the watch's value and craftsmanship. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum highly for its distinctive design and in-house finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38's beautiful polishings are a unique aspect of Glashütte watchmaking. The watch's water resistance of 3 atm is a limitation for those who plan to wear it in wet conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for active wear, with one reviewer stating it may not be the most rugged option and the other not explicitly stating its limitations in this area.

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable movement at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 3838.5mm
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton39mm
Power Reserve
Metro 3853 hoursh
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton80h
Water Resistance
Metro 3850m
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton50m
MSRP
Metro 38$3,220
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
7.8mm
11.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.3mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Blue, Transparent
Indices
Roman and indexes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
80h
Jewels
17
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,220
$1,100
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