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Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Stratoliner S-4160h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Stratoliner S-41200m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Stratoliner S-41$5,450
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
43 hoursh
Jewels
36
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$3,060

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What people say

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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