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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silvervsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060
Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650
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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 silver38mm
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Union Terminal Mechanical
Water Resistance
Orion 38 silver30m
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
MSRP
Orion 38 silver$3,060
Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
7.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Lug Width
19mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Dial Color
Silver
Multiple
Indices
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Sellita SW210
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
0h
Jewels
17
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,060
$650
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