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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagnevsZelos Vitesse

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Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion neomatik champagne36.4mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Orion neomatik champagne43 hoursh
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Orion neomatik champagne50m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Orion neomatik champagne$4,410
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36.4mm
40mm
Thickness
8.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Gulf
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
La Joux-Perret L100
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,410
$1,499

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne's in-house automatic movement and thin 9.5mm profile, with some finding its timekeeping comparable to COSC-certified watches. The champagne dial color scheme is frequently highlighted as fantastic. However, one owner notes that the largest size appears off due to proportions or the date window, and the crown reportedly rolls back slightly when winding, a trait described as normal. Some owners suggest the Orion neomatik offers better value at a discount. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne highly for its excellent dress watch proportions and attractive champagne dial at its price point.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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