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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

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 38 gray38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
7.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
Seiko 4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
41h
Jewels
17
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$475
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