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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsLongines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
7.9mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
L891.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
72h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$2,600

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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.

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

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