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Rolex 1908vsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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1908
Rolex1908
MSRP $28,850
What people say

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Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
190839mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
190867h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
190850m
Zürich50m
MSRP
1908$28,850
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.8mm
Thickness
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18kt Yellow Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Index

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
7140
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
67h
43 hoursh
Jewels
38
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Small Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,850
$4,930
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