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Astor + Banks ChronovsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Alpha | manual
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$3,060

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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