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NOMOS Glashütte OrionvsZelos Nova 37

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Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion35mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Orion53 hoursh
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Orion50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Orion$2,800
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
35mm
37mm
Thickness
8.7mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Salmon
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
ETA 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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