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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 198932.8mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Orion 198943 hoursh
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Orion 198930m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Orion 1989$2,680
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
34mm
Thickness
7.6mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
17mm
10mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
6N42
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,680
$315

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 is praised for its minimalistic design, with owners highlighting its ability to slide under a cuff due to its thin profile, and its attractive movement for the price. Reviewers note the galvanized gray dial with an eggshell texture, gold-plated hands and indices, and the manually wound Alpha caliber with a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 38mm Orion Datum recommended for larger wrists, while others prefer the 35mm for classic proportions and consider the date function unnecessary on a dress watch. A point of contention among owners is the lug length, with some finding the 45mm measurement potentially awkward on smaller wrists despite the 35mm case diameter. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 highly for its elegant, slim profile and refined finishing at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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