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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsYema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
YemaYachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz38.5mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
7.9mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$420

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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.

Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz for its attractive design, historical significance, and comfortable 38.5mm size, with some appreciating its meca-quartz movement. The watch features a hesalite crystal and Seiko VK63 movement, measuring 10.3mm thin and 46mm lug to lug. Some owners note sharp edges on the case and a strap that feels cheap, though others find the strap acceptable and consider it a great summer watch. Opinions are split on the necessity of the 24-hour subdial, and concerns have been raised about the price and customer support. On balance, owners rate the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz highly for its appealing vintage-inspired look and accessible price point.

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