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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Orion 198932.8mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Orion 198943 hoursh
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
Orion 198930m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
Orion 1989$2,680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32.8mm
Thickness
12.7mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,680

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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