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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik midnight bluevsSternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

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Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro neomatik midnight blue35mm
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
Power Reserve
Metro neomatik midnight blue43 hoursh
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
Water Resistance
Metro neomatik midnight blue50m
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
MSRP
Metro neomatik midnight blue$4,650
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
8.1mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.1mm
42.4mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
42h
Jewels
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,650
$701

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik midnight blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik midnight blue is widely praised for its clean, enduring Germanic design and 35mm case that offers excellent wrist presence, fitting neatly under a cuff. Reviewers highlight the exquisite dial and the slim, efficient, in-house DUW 3001 automatic movement. Owners note that Nomos designs tend to make smaller watches wear larger, though some may initially presume the 35mm size is too small. One owner of a related variant found the quasi-quick-set date annoying when the watch frequently runs down. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik midnight blue highly for its slim, well-made movement and classic, wrist-friendly design.

Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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