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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800
What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Orion35mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Orion53 hoursh
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
Orion50m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
Orion$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
9.1mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
T601
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$2,800
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