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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
7.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Ti - Mosaic MOP
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Seiko NH35
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
$559

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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 Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

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