NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagnevsSeiko King Seiko Chronometer

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne for its in-house automatic movement and thin profile, with some finding its value proposition strong at retail. The champagne dial color is described as fantastic by one owner and inspired by ice cream spoons by a reviewer, though another reviewer notes the color scheme may not appeal to everyone. One owner found the date window proportions on the larger size to be off. The crown rolling back slightly when winding is noted by one owner as a reportedly normal characteristic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne for its minimalist, Germanic design and accessible price point for an in-house movement.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.