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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 grayvsZelos Nova 37

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Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 gray38mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 gray50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Orion 38 gray$3,040
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
7.9mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Salmon
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
ETA 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,040
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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