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Traska The ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

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The Chronograph
TraskaThe Chronograph
Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Chronograph40mm
Orion 198932.8mm
Power Reserve
The Chronograph45h
Orion 198943 hoursh
Water Resistance
The Chronograph75m
Orion 198930m
MSRP
The Chronograph
Orion 1989$2,680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32.8mm
Thickness
0.3mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
21mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
75m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
NE86
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
43 hoursh
Jewels
34
17
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,680

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What people say

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Traska The Chronograph

Traska The Chronograph owners widely praise the hardened stainless steel case for its durability, with one noting it remained in great condition after three years of wear. The bracelet is also commended for its snug fit, lack of stiffness or rattle, and the convenience of its on-the-fly clasp. One owner notes the watch wears larger. Overall, Traska The Chronograph owners rate the watch highly for its durable case and comfortable, convenient bracelet.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 is praised for its minimalistic design, with owners highlighting its ability to slide under a cuff due to its thin profile, and its attractive movement for the price. Reviewers note the galvanized gray dial with an eggshell texture, gold-plated hands and indices, and the manually wound Alpha caliber with a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 38mm Orion Datum recommended for larger wrists, while others prefer the 35mm for classic proportions and consider the date function unnecessary on a dress watch. A point of contention among owners is the lug length, with some finding the 45mm measurement potentially awkward on smaller wrists despite the 35mm case diameter. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 highly for its elegant, slim profile and refined finishing at its price point.

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