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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rosevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 33 rose32.8mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Orion 33 rose53 hoursh
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Orion 33 rose50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Orion 33 rose$2,390
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
40.5mm
Thickness
7.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
0mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
Silver
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
41h
Jewels
17
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$475
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