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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
7.9mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
21mm
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Grey
Silver
Indices

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
L888.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
72h
Jewels
17
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$2,350

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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