Defakto DialogvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Defakto Dialog at true scale

Dialog

NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue at true scale

Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

Diameter

40mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

lowest

47.5mm

Thickness

6.6mm

lowest

8.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

43h

MSRP

n/a

$4,590

Movement

Ronda 712

Nomos DUW 3001

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
6.6mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 712
Nomos DUW 3001
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$4,590
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Defakto Dialog

Owners widely praise the Defakto Dialog for its extreme minimalism and grab-and-go design, with one owner noting its 40mm size enhances readability. The watch is also recognized for its solid quality for the value, featuring an in-house case by Ickler and a slim 6.6mm thickness. Some owners question the practicality of a single-hand watch for daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Defakto Dialog highly for its handcrafted, minimalistic aesthetic and value.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue for its versatile Bauhaus design and thin profile, making it suitable for both casual and formal wear. Reviewers highlight the sophisticated navy dial with rose gold accents and the clean aesthetic. Some owners, however, find the 38.5mm case wears larger than anticipated, with one regretting not opting for the smaller 35mm size for a more traditional dress watch feel on a 7-inch wrist, and another finding it a bit delicate. The lume is considered weak by one reviewer, and the gold accents on certain sizes are noted as potentially limiting. The watch features a 43-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue for its elegant design and wearability, despite some reservations about its perceived size and lume.