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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silvervsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625
What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 silver38mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 silver30m
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
Orion 38 silver$3,060
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
7.9mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.95mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
15m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Date Boutique Edition (Event)
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,060
$2,625
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