Watch Almanac
Nomos Glashütte

Metro 38

Ref. 1108

Case diameter
38.5 mm
Manufacturer spec
Lug-to-lug
45.3 mm
Manufacturer spec
Thickness
7.8 mm
Manufacturer spec
Lug width
19 mm
Manufacturer spec

Retail price $3,220 (US, Oct 2026)

Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 45.3 mm

How the Metro 38 wears

Its lugs add 6.8 mm to the 38.5 mm case, close to the 7.1 mm typical across the almanac, so its diameter is a fair guide to how it wears.

On our fit model it sits best on wrists from 6.5" to 7.5" (16.5–19.1 cm); below 6.5" the lugs start to reach the edge of the wrist.

At 7.8 mm thick it is slimmer than 91% of the 56 other dress watches we've measured, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most.

Its 19 mm lug width is one of the most common strap sizes; 21 other watches here share it, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.

Will the Metro 38 fit your wrist?

With a 45.3 mm lug-to-lug, here is how it wears across common wrist sizes. We estimate the flat top of each wrist from its circumference; measure yours for a closer answer in the fit finder.

WristFlat width (est.)Fit
6"47.2 mmSnug, lugs near the edge
6.5"51.2 mmIdeal fit
7"55.1 mmIdeal fit
7.5"59.1 mmIdeal fit
8"63 mmWears small

Specifications

Reference
1108
Collection
Metro
Status
In production
Case material
stainless steel
Crystal
sapphire
Water resistance
50 m
Dial
white silver-plated with blue indexes
Strap / bracelet
Horween Shell Cordovan leather strap, quick-change spring bars
Style
Dress, Everyday

Movement

Caliber
NOMOS Glashütte Nomos DUW 4001
Type
manual
Power reserve
53 hours
Jewels
17

Takes 19 mm straps. See other 19 mm watches and straps.

More Metro references

Watches that wear the same size

Other watches within 1.5 mm of its lug-to-lug.

Same 19 mm lug width

All 19 mm watches

These take the same straps as the Metro 38.

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