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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Alpha | manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$3,060

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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.

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