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NOMOS Glashütte · Orion

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Ref. 383 · Dress

$3,040In stock
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-lug
48mm
Lug width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Grey

Movement

Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Manual
Beat rate
21,600 vph
Jewels
17
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Nomos

A slim hand-wound Nomos Glashütte manufacture caliber using the brand's proprietary swing-system escapement, a descendant of the Nomos Alpha. It runs at 21,600 vph with around 43 hours of power reserve.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Orion collection · 9 watches

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Orion 38 silver38mm
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Orion gold neomatik36.4mm
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue38.5mm
Orion neomatik 41 date new black
Orion neomatik 41 date new black40.5mm
Orion neomatik champagne
Orion neomatik champagne36.4mm

2 colorways

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Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

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