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Sternglas KantonvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800
What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Orion35mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Orion53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Orion50m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Orion$2,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
10mm
8.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
53 hoursh
Jewels
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$2,800
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