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Browse/Alternatives/NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Ref. 383

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Dress
MSRP
$3,040
The short answer

The closest alternative to the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray is the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 ($3,220) — shared caliber (Nomos DUW 4001) and Bauhaus minimalist. If price is the constraint, the Stowa Antea Classic KS covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Classic dress. Stepping up, the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin ($27,000) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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Sternglas Kanton
Sternglasmicro

Kanton

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$971MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Sternglas Asthet Edition Lumare
Sternglasmicro

Asthet Edition Lumare

2 variants · Asthet
40mm·Automatic
$593MSRP
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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
Sternglasmicro

Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

 
38mm·Automatic
$701MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 Precious Metal

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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anOrdain Model 2
anOrdainmicro

Model 2

4 variants
36mm·Manual
$1,207MSRP
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Habring2 Foudroyante Felix
Habring2micro

Foudroyante Felix

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways
Atelier Wenmicro

Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways

3 variants · Porcelain Odyssey
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2649A

Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic

10 variants · Ref. SP2649A1
38.5mm·Automatic
$229MSRP
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Arsene Lippens Classico
Arsene Lippensmicro

Classico

2 variants
37.5mm·Manual
$1,490MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Atelier Wen Perception
Atelier Wenmicro

Perception

4 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,850MSRP
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Farer LISSOM
Farermicro

LISSOM

5 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,150MSRP
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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 Metro 38
NOMOS Glashütte

Metro 38

Ref. 1108
38.5mm·Manual
$3,220MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente 38 midnight blue

2 variants · Tangente
37.5mm·Manual
$2,570MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 38 enamel white

2 variants · Ludwig
37.5mm·Manual
$2,530MSRP
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Junghans Meister Handaufzug
Junghans

Meister Handaufzug

3 variants
37.7mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Junghans max bill Automatic
Junghans

max bill Automatic

9 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,880MSRP
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Junghans Meister fein Automatic
Junghans

Meister fein Automatic

7 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$1,960MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGW281
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW281

6 variants
37.3mm·Manual
$4,900MSRP
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Fears Brunswick
Fears

Brunswick

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,125MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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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
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Oris Artelier S
Oris

Artelier S

2 variants · Artelier
38mm·Automatic
$2,300MSRP
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Oris Artelier Complication
Oris

Artelier Complication

3 variants · Artelier
39.5mm·Automatic
$3,150MSRP
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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.

Stowa Antea Classic KS
Stowamicro

Antea Classic KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic
Stowamicro

Marine Classic KS 36 arabic

2 variants
36mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Stowa Antea Klassik KS
Stowamicro

Antea Klassik KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Junghans FORM A Automatic
Junghans

FORM A Automatic

3 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$1,330MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants · Ref. H36105140
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Junghans Meister MEGA
Junghans

Meister MEGA

2 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$1,380MSRP
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Junghans FORM Quarz
Junghans

FORM Quarz

3 variants
39.9mm·Automatic
$580MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants · Ref. H38425120
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variants · Ref. H38525121
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
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Mondaine Classic
Mondaine

Classic

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

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

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

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

7 variants · Saxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

2 variants · Villeret
39.7mm·Manual
$13,300MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Grand Seiko SBGK007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGK007

 
39mm·Manual
$7,300MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

3 variants · Villeret
38mm·Automatic
$12,500MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
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
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Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Grand Seiko SBGW257
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW257

 
38mm·Manual
$38,000MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Date Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Ultra Thin Date Stainless Steel

3 variants · Master Ultra Thin
39mm·Automatic
$10,500MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
A. Lange & Söhne 1815
A. Lange & Söhne

1815

4 variants · Ref. 220.028
34/38.5mm·Manual
$35,500MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6224N-1142-55B
38mm·Automatic
$12,700MSRP
vsCompare with the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119
Patek Philippemicro

Calatrava 6119

2 variants · Calatrava
39mm·Manual
$37,510MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute Repeater
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Minute Repeater

Ref. 606.079F
39mm·Manual
—MSRP
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