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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsTissot Classic Dream

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
7.9mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
80h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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