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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 datevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Metro 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38 date
MSRP $3,740
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro 38 date38.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Metro 38 date52 hoursh
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Metro 38 date50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Metro 38 date$3,740
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
7.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
DUW 4601
9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
42h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,740
$665

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date is widely praised for its high-quality stainless steel case, beautifully executed dial with a subtle slope and matte/metallic finish, and a well-integrated date window. Owners and reviewers consistently commend its design, finishing, comfort, and accuracy, with one report of +2 seconds per day. However, legibility is a mixed point, as some find the thin silver hands difficult to read against the grey dial in certain light, while others report no issues. The dial's shininess and the crystal's curvature are noted distractions, and the hour and minute hands are perilously close in length. The stock strap was too large for one reviewer's wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date highly for its refined design and excellent finishing at its price point.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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