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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 198932.8mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Orion 198943 hoursh
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Orion 198930m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Orion 1989$2,680
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
32.8mm
38mm
Thickness
7.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,680
$349

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What people say

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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