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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new blackvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion neomatik 41 date new black40.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Orion neomatik 41 date new black42 hoursh
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Orion neomatik 41 date new black50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Orion neomatik 41 date new black$5,150
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,150
$218

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black is praised for its clean Bauhaus design, slender 41mm case, and slim in-house automatic movement with a user-friendly quick-set date. Owners highlight its versatility for both casual and formal wear, with one calling it a favorite forever purchase. However, some suggest a smaller 35mm size might be preferable, and one user found the 41mm size wore large and felt delicate, leading to it being sold. The price is noted as nearing other brands, and one owner questioned the value of a special edition compared to standard models. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black for its elegant design and slim profile, though some debate the optimal case size and value proposition.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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