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Dan Henry 1970vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Orion 198932.8mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Orion 198943 hoursh
Water Resistance
1970200m
Orion 198930m
MSRP
1970$310
Orion 1989$2,680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32.8mm
Thickness
14.8mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
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
$310
$2,680

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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