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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rosevsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Orion 33 rose
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 33 rose
MSRP $2,390
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 33 rose32.8mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Orion 33 rose53 hoursh
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Orion 33 rose50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Orion 33 rose$2,390
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
32.8mm
37mm
Thickness
7.6mm
10.5mm
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

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Grey
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
$428

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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 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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