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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsVario Futurist

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
7.9mm
10mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9039
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
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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