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NOMOS Glashütte OrionvsVaer Atlas

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Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion35mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Orion53 hoursh
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Orion50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Orion$2,800
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$699

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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