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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
37.5mm
Thickness
7.9mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.7mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$2,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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