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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 198932.8mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Orion 198943 hoursh
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Orion 198930m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Orion 1989$2,680
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
32.8mm
37mm
Thickness
7.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
45mm
Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Yellow
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Miyota 82s5
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
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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