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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silvervsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 silver38mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 silver30m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Orion 38 silver$3,060
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
7.9mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
9R02
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
84h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,060

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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