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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsZelos GT

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
GT40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
GT100m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
7.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
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
SS - Azzurro
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9133
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
$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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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