Which is cheaper, the Galo Copper or the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

At MSRP the Galo Copper is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $2,800 for the NOMOS Glashütte Orion — a $2,518 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Copper or the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

The Galo Copper wears larger at 38.5mm versus 35mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Orion — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Galo Copper or the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

The Galo Copper is rated to 100m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Orion.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Galo Copper or the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Galo Copper.

What movement does the Galo Copper run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

The Galo Copper runs a automatic caliber (NH35), while the NOMOS Glashütte Orion runs a manual (Nomos DUW 4001).

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MSRP $2,800

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Copper38.5mm

Orion35mm

Power Reserve

Copper41h

Orion53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Copper100m

Orion50m

MSRP

Copper$282

Orion$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

35mm

Thickness

11.2mm

8.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

45mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

Copper

—

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Caseback

—

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

—

White

Indices

—

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

NH35

Nomos DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$282

$2,800

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