NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silvervsanOrdain The Pink Dial Project
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Measurements
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Orion 38 silver
The Pink Dial Project
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
7.9mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
43h
highest
42h
MSRP
$3,060
$1,905
lowest
Movement
Nomos Alpha
Sellita SW210-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its exceptional value, clean Bauhaus-inspired design, and harmonious dial proportions. Owners and reviewers highlight the brand's well-finished movements, original designs, and high percentage of in-house manufacturing. The 38mm size is considered well-suited for its modern design. Some owners find the silver indexes and hands less readable in dim light compared to other variants. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its elegant design and value proposition.
anOrdain The Pink Dial Project features an in-house vitreous enamel dial with custom typography. It is powered by a Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement and has 50m water resistance. The watch is priced just over $1,300. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique in-house enamel dial as the primary reason for its appeal at the price point.
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