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Furlan Marri Disco VolantevsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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Furlan Marri Disco Volante

The Furlan Marri Disco Volante is widely praised for its retro-futuristic design, capturing vintage aesthetics with a 38mm x 8.95mm lugless case that reviewers find very wearable and compact. Owners and reviewers highlight the beautifully finished, customized manual-winding Peseux 7001 movement with Geneva stripes and black-polished screws, noting it exceeds the watch's price point. The dial's intricate sector patterns and unique lume application are frequently mentioned as standout features. However, some find the hidden crown and lugs hinder winding functionality, and the hands may appear short. The watch's dressy nature and 50-meter water resistance are noted as limitations for daily wear. The price of $2,780, while justified by the hand-finished movement, is considered high and requires significant consideration, with some finding the design polarizing.

From video reviewers

The ultra-thin profile and vintage aesthetic are cited as strengths. Water resistance is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Disco Volante38mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
Disco Volante42h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Disco Volante50m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
Disco Volante$2,825
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
8.1mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
4-part
Grey
Indices
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Peseux 7001
Nomos DUW 4001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
53 hoursh
Jewels
24
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,825
$3,040
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