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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsTissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
TissotChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton39mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton80h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton50m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
7.9mm
11.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Blue, Transparent
Indices
Roman and indexes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
80h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$1,100

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable movement at its price point.

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