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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rosevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Orion 33 rose
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 33 rose
MSRP $2,390
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 33 rose32.8mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Orion 33 rose53 hoursh
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Orion 33 rose50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Orion 33 rose$2,390
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
32.8mm
40mm
Thickness
7.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
45mm
Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,390
$388

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose for its Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and slender 35mm case that wears even slimmer. While some find its gold hands offer mild contrast against the dial for readability, others note that the dial with gold indexes and blued hands offers better legibility in dim light. The polarizing style and smaller size may limit its versatility as an everyday watch for some. Some owners consider the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose worth its price tag due to its in-house automatic movement and thin case, while others suggest purchasing it at a discount. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose for its elegant, slim design and Bauhaus aesthetic, though legibility and size are points of discussion.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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