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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 UpdatevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro neomatik 41 Update40.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Metro neomatik 41 Update42 hoursh
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Metro neomatik 41 Update50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Metro neomatik 41 Update$5,290
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,290
$388

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update is lauded for its expanded 41mm case size, slim 9.1mm profile, and comfortable wearability, representing strong value at €3,500. Owners and reviewers highlight the technical innovation of the in-house DUW 6101 movement, featuring a unique, color-accented date complication and a robust quick-set mechanism. One owner reports exceptional accuracy, with less than 5 seconds deviation over two weeks, though they note a perceived susceptibility to magnetization. The 41mm size is seen as an improvement over previous Metro models that could wear small. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update highly for its technical ingenuity and improved wearability at its price point.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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