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NOMOS Glashütte OrionvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion35mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Orion53 hoursh
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Orion50m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Orion$2,800
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Dollar Diver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
SII NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$425

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion is widely praised for its versatile Bauhaus-inspired design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with owners appreciating its suitability for both formal and casual occasions. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its balanced case and dial proportions, with one owner noting the hand-wound Alpha movement's accuracy at +2s/day. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected and can feel delicate for daily wear, while others prefer the 35mm for its dress watch feel, though its minimalist style and size may limit versatility for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion highly for its elegant design and strong value proposition.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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