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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsBrew Super Metric

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
7.9mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Grey
Fine-Texture
Indices

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
VK68
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
0h
Jewels
17
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$475

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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