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Brandnomos-glashtte

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36mm and under

37–38mm

39–40mm

41–44mm

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45–47mm

48–50mm

50mm+

Under 45mm

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Manual

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Brands/Nomos Glashütte/Orion 38 silver

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Nomos Glashütte

Orion 38 silver

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Minimal yet harmonious. There really is nothing to improve in this model. Even so, the hands and the facetted indices of the Orion 38 silver now have a hint of gold. Discover watch family Product and purchase FAQ Warranty

Metropolis Verdict

Who this watch is really for

strong data

Best for

Smaller wrists or buyers who prefer compact proportions over oversized wrist presence.
Collectors looking for a cleaner, dress-leaning independent watch rather than another pure sports watch.
Mechanical-watch buyers who want a proven automatic or hand-wound movement in an independent design.

Skip if

You need a swim-ready sports watch with more water-resistance headroom.
You want quartz convenience with minimal setting, winding, or service concerns.

Value note: The value case leans on mechanical-watch appeal and the brand's design choices more than raw specification dominance.

Comparable watches

Metro 38 dateA cleaner, dress-leaning alternative from Nomos Glashütte.

Orion 38A cleaner, dress-leaning alternative from Nomos Glashütte.

Tangente 38 dateA cleaner, dress-leaning alternative from Nomos Glashütte.

Data status: Indexable catalog page with images, description, and core specs. Image count: 4. Populated spec fields: 8.

Movementmanual

Case Size38.0 mm

Water Resistance3 atm (splash-proof)

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Technical Data Matrix

Movementmanual

Diameter38.0 mm

Case Size38.0 mm

Lug-to-Lug48.0 mm

Lug Width19 mm

Materialsstainless steel domed sapphire crystal glass back

Resistance3 atm (splash-proof)

Crystaldomed sapphire crystal glass

Nomos Glashütte

Independent microbrand based in the independent watch scene. Known for styles. Visit the official store for the full collection.

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