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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsZelos Comet 39

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
7.9mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
ETA/Peseux 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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