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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silvervsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 silver38mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 silver30m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Orion 38 silver$3,060
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.6mm
Thickness
7.9mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
9SA4
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
80h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,060
$10,000

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What people say

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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