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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight bluevsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue38.5mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue43 hoursh
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue50m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue$4,590
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
8.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,590
$699

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue is widely praised for its versatile design, suitable for both casual and formal wear, and its thin profile. Owners single out its Bauhaus aesthetic and consider it a favorite purchase, with one intending to keep it forever. However, some find the all-dial design wears larger than expected, with one owner regretting not choosing the 35mm size for better proportions on a 7-inch wrist. The watch features a flat black dial with a flush sub-seconds, a 43-hour power reserve, and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue highly for its elegant, versatile design and thin wearability.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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