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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silvervsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion 38 silver38mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Orion 38 silver30m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Orion 38 silver$3,060
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
7.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,060
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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