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Maen Manhattan 40vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$3,040

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

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