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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
7.9mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
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
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$490

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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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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