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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989vsZelos Thresher 41 GMT

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Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680
Thresher 41 GMT
ZelosThresher 41 GMT
MSRP $729

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 198932.8mm
Thresher 41 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Orion 198943 hoursh
Thresher 41 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Orion 198930m
Thresher 41 GMT200m
MSRP
Orion 1989$2,680
Thresher 41 GMT$729

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
32.8mm
41mm
Thickness
7.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
41mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Damascus LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Miyota 9075 GMT
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,680
$729

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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.

Zelos Thresher 41 GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its creative design, titanium construction, and excellent lume. Some find the worldtimer bezel busy and the GMT function less easy to read, while others note the double Mother of Pearl dial's dynamic color shifts can be reflective in direct sun. The bezel-based world timer requires manual adjustment and allows for independent GMT use. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT highly for its unique titanium build and striking dial at its price point.

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