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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989
Finding alternatives to

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

Ref. 326

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
32.8mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Dress
MSRP
$2,680
The short answer

The closest alternative to the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 is the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir ($2,170) — shared caliber (Alpha | manual) and Bauhaus minimalist. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Heritage 1938 at $925 (vs $2,680 for the Orion 1989) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sternglas Naos XS Automatik is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Bauhaus minimalist. Stepping up, the Blancpain Villeret Women Date ($12,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Sternglas Naos XS Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos XS Automatik

4 variantsNaos XS Automatik
33mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
—Used
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Sternglas Naos XS
Sternglasmicro

Naos XS

16 variantsNaos XS
33mm·Quartz
$247MSRP
—Used
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Sternglas Liah
Sternglasmicro

Liah

33mm·Quartz
$237MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Sekvens Petite
Henry Archermicro

Sekvens Petite

5 variantsSekvens
32mm·Quartz
$2,199MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain Model 2
anOrdainmicro

Model 2

4 variantsModel 2
36mm·Manual
$1,207MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
—Used
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Echo/Neutra Rivanera Piccolo
Echo/Neutramicro

Rivanera Piccolo

3 variantsRivanera
33mm·Automatic
$1,640MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro

Model 1

8 variantsModel 1
38mm·Manual
$3,804MSRP
—Used
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Furlan Marri Outback Elegy
Furlan Marrimicro
Editions

Outback Elegy

37.5mm·Automatic
$1,695MSRP
—Used
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Aigi Watches POLAR NIGHT 32MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

POLAR NIGHT 32MM

2 variantsSeries
32mm·Quartz
$167MSRP
—Used
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Farer LISSOM
Farermicro

LISSOM

5 variantsLISSOM
38mm·Manual
$1,150MSRP
—Used
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DuFrane Watches Westlake 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Westlake 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch

3 variantsSeries
36mm·Manual
$1,299MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 noir
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 33 noir

Ref. 226
32.8mm·Manual
$2,170MSRP
—Used
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NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver
NOMOS Glashütte

Metro 33 all silver

3 variantsMetro
33mm·Manual
$2,940MSRP
—Used
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente 33 karat

Ref. 126
32.8mm·Manual
$2,520MSRP
—Used
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Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variantsGranvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

34/38mm
8 variantsJazzmaster Performer Auto
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
—Used
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Longines LONGINES SECTOR DIAL
Longines
Sector Dial

LONGINES SECTOR DIAL

Ref. L2.828.4.73.2
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,750MSRP
—Used
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variantsConquest Heritage
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
—Used
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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
Longines

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

2 variantsFlagship Heritage
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,150MSRP
—Used
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Oris Oris Star Edition
Oris
Heritage

Oris Star Edition

Ref. 01-733-7813-4151-Set
35mm·Automatic
$2,300MSRP
—Used
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variantsWristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
—Used
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Fears Archival 1930
Fears

Archival 1930

3 variantsArchival 1930
40mm·Manual
$3,863MSRP
—Used
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Oris Artelier S
Oris

Artelier S

2 variantsArtelier
38mm·Automatic
$2,300MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

30/34/36/40mm
5 variantsJazzmaster Auto
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical
Hamilton

American Classic Boulton Mechanical

34mm·Manual
$1,075MSRP
—Used
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Yema Radiance
Yema

Radiance

6 variantsRadiance
30mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

3 variantsEssentials
34mm·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

38/40/42mm
7 variantsAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
—Used
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variantsUrban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
—Used
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Mondaine essence, 32 mm, Black Watch
Mondaine

essence, 32 mm, Black Watch

32mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
—Used
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Orient Stretto Date Solar
Orient

Stretto Date Solar

3 variantsStretto
32.1mm·Solar
$285MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

2 variantsEssentials
30mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

38/40mm
5 variantsGentleman
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Blancpain Villeret Women Date
Blancpain

Villeret Women Date

Ref. 6127-1127-55B
33.2mm·Automatic
$12,200MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

37/39/40mm
6 variantsSaxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
—Used
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Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm
Omega

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm

2 variantsConstellation
34mm·Automatic
$8,000MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

Ref. 6126N-1187-55B
33.2mm·Automatic
$15,400MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

Ref. 6126N-4687-55B
33.2mm·Automatic
$21,700MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

34/40mm
19 variantsDe Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

28/31/34/36/41mm
10 variantsOyster Perpetual
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.02.001
40mm·Manual
$8,000MSRP
—Used
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Classic

Ref. Q4008520
36mm·Automatic
$8,950MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815
A. Lange & Söhne

1815

34/38.5mm
4 variants1815
34/38.5mm·Manual
$35,500MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour Le Merite
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Pour Le Merite

Ref. 260.028
40.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variantsSBGY007
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
—Used
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