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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
7.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
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
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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