Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silvervsGrand Seiko SBGY011

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 silver38mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 silver30m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
Orion 38 silver$3,060
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
7.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.2mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
9R31
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
72h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,060
$8,800

Follow this matchup

Get a note when NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver vs Grand Seiko SBGY011 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.