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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
7.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
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
Grey
Dollar Diver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
SII NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$425

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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