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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silvervsYema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

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Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
YemaYachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 silver38mm
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz38.5mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 silver30m
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Orion 38 silver$3,060
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
7.9mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,060
$420

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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.

Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz for its attractive design, historical significance, and comfortable 38.5mm size, with some appreciating its meca-quartz movement. The watch features a hesalite crystal and Seiko VK63 movement, measuring 10.3mm thin and 46mm lug to lug. Some owners note sharp edges on the case and a strap that feels cheap, though others find the strap acceptable and consider it a great summer watch. Opinions are split on the necessity of the 24-hour subdial, and concerns have been raised about the price and customer support. On balance, owners rate the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz highly for its appealing vintage-inspired look and accessible price point.

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