Nomos Metro Date Power Reserve Ref. 1103
About This Watch
The Nomos Metro Date Power Reserve Ref. 1103 adds a date complication to the Metro platform while slightly reducing the case diameter to 37mm, creating a more compact and feature-rich variant of the Metro concept. The DUW 4101 movement integrates a date function alongside the signature power reserve indicator, proving that Nomos's in-house movement family can accommodate additional complications without compromising the slim case profile. The date window is positioned at six o'clock, below the small seconds subdial, and is framed with a thin ring that integrates it into the Metro's graphic design language. This placement is an unusual but effective choice — it keeps the signature power reserve arc at three o'clock as the dominant visual element while tucking the date into a position that is easily glanceable without dominating the composition. The 37mm diameter is the smallest size available in the Metro family, making this reference accessible to wearers who find the standard 38.5mm slightly too large or who simply prefer the proportional balance that the date complication creates at a slightly smaller scale. The white dial with its characteristic blue and orange accents maintains the visual identity established by the original Metro, and the overall effect is of a watch that provides genuine everyday utility — time, date, power reserve — packaged in a design that looks like it belongs in a museum of modern art.
In-Depth Review
# Nomos Metro Date Power Reserve: Precision Meets Restraint
The Nomos Metro collection represents the intersection of German watchmaking discipline and accessible luxury, and the Date Power Reserve iteration exemplifies this philosophy with particular clarity. At 37mm across and just 7.8mm thick, this stainless steel dress watch prioritizes wearability without sacrificing presence. The in-house DUW 4101 movement—featuring 21 jewels, a 42-hour power reserve, and displayed via a dedicated indicator dial—delivers the technical substance expected from a German manufacture while avoiding the complication bloat that plagues many contemporary dress watches. The white dial with its restrained blue and orange accents nods to Nomos's Bauhaus heritage without resorting to retro pastiche. That 21,600 vph frequency keeps timekeeping stable and conservative, befitting a watch designed for professionals who appreciate mechanical reliability over novelty.
This watch addresses a specific buyer: the minimalist who nonetheless demands authentic watchmaking credentials. Lawyers, architects, and finance professionals represent the core constituency—individuals whose wrists demand discretion during business hours but whose personal taste runs toward mechanical substance. The Horween Shell Cordovan strap elevates tactile experience without theatrical flourish, while the 30-meter water resistance honestly acknowledges the watch's dress-watch positioning.
In the three-thousand-dollar segment, the Metro competes against the Junghans Meister Chronoscope and the Longines DolceVita, though neither offers comparable integrated German movement manufacture or the power reserve complication. At current market prices averaging three thousand dollars against its 3,560 MSRP, the Metro represents genuine value for those prioritizing horological substance over brand mythology.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Manual |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Nomos DUW 4101 |
| Power Reserve | 42 hours |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph |
| Jewels | 21 |
Case
| Case Diameter | 37.0mm |
|---|---|
| Case Thickness | 7.8mm |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Bezel | Fixed polished |
| Dial Color | White with blue and orange accents |
| Lug Width | 18mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 46.5mm |
Features
| Water Resistance | 30m / 98ft |
|---|---|
| Bracelet/Strap | Horween genuine Shell Cordovan leather strap |
| Clasp | Pin buckle |
| Weight | 42g |
| Complications |