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Orient Esteem IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Orion35mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Orion53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Orion50m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Orion$2,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
35mm
Thickness
11.8mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
22
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$2,800

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion is widely praised for its versatile Bauhaus-inspired design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with owners appreciating its suitability for both formal and casual occasions. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its balanced case and dial proportions, with one owner noting the hand-wound Alpha movement's accuracy at +2s/day. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected and can feel delicate for daily wear, while others prefer the 35mm for its dress watch feel, though its minimalist style and size may limit versatility for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion highly for its elegant design and strong value proposition.

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