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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rosevsZelos Comet 39

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Orion 33 rose
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 33 rose
MSRP $2,390
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 33 rose32.8mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Orion 33 rose53 hoursh
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Orion 33 rose50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Orion 33 rose$2,390
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
39mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
ETA/Peseux 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$2,499

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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