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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose for its Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and slender 35mm case that wears even slimmer. While some find its gold hands offer mild contrast against the dial for readability, others note that the dial with gold indexes and blued hands offers better legibility in dim light. The polarizing style and smaller size may limit its versatility as an everyday watch for some. Some owners consider the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose worth its price tag due to its in-house automatic movement and thin case, while others suggest purchasing it at a discount. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose for its elegant, slim design and Bauhaus aesthetic, though legibility and size are points of discussion.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 33 rose32.8mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
Orion 33 rose53 hoursh
Sedius
Water Resistance
Orion 33 rose50m
Sedius50m
MSRP
Orion 33 rose$2,390
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
40mm
Thickness
7.6mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Silver
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
Seiko VH31
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
Jewels
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$301
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