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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — JivsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

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Porcelain Odyssey — Ji
Atelier WenPorcelain Odyssey — Ji
MSRP $705
Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji39mm
Orion 198932.8mm
Power Reserve
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji40h
Orion 198943 hoursh
Water Resistance
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji50m
Orion 198930m
MSRP
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji$705
Orion 1989$2,680

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
32.8mm
Thickness
11.7mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Regular
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$705
$2,680

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji owners praise the dial's beauty and legibility, with reviewers highlighting the refined Chinese cultural elements and blued-steel hands. One owner notes the automatic winding functions well, though manual winding feels rough and stiff. The case design is observed to bear a strong resemblance to the TAG Heuer Carrera. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji offers excellent value and attention to detail, particularly for its striking porcelain dial.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 is praised for its minimalistic design, with owners highlighting its ability to slide under a cuff due to its thin profile, and its attractive movement for the price. Reviewers note the galvanized gray dial with an eggshell texture, gold-plated hands and indices, and the manually wound Alpha caliber with a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 38mm Orion Datum recommended for larger wrists, while others prefer the 35mm for classic proportions and consider the date function unnecessary on a dress watch. A point of contention among owners is the lug length, with some finding the 45mm measurement potentially awkward on smaller wrists despite the 35mm case diameter. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 highly for its elegant, slim profile and refined finishing at its price point.

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