Nomos Orion - Alternatives

Onecoolcookie

Hi guys, looking for a bit of advice from the boardsies collective!

My grail watch for a while now has been the Nomos Orion, I think it's stunning and particularly love the slimline look and gorgeous blue face. Sadly the likelihood of me buying one anytime soon isn't great



Would anyone be able to recommend something similar, preferably around the 5-600 price point? Cheers!

Bluefoam

Skagen

https://www.watches2u.com/watches/skagen/skw6355-mens-signatur-watch.html?norecom=true&nrocc=eur&nroci=IE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjtLZBRDLARIsAKT6fXwRop-qfJZaaqRDIWbqYogJsWx0eqqTuEOoo11NayKr8PwF0ByGkHAaArJLEALw_wcB

They have lots of options

carrick76

https://www.mvmtwatches.com/collections/all-mens-watches/products/blue-brown-leather

I own this one, not as nice as the NOMOS but very nice blue face and slimline.

GooseB

Tisell do a few nice dressy watches for $205 (delivered) with a Miyota movement - http://shop2.tisellkr.cafe24.com/

I have one of their 40mm pilot watches and the quality is nice and they were hassle free to deal with.

A spendier option is a Hamilton Intramatic - you might get one with your 5 - 600 budget. Available in 38mm or 42mm sizes with various dial colour options and strap options. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hamilton-H38455751-Mens-Watch/dp/B008AW8OE4

dusty207

Bering Time

https://beringtime.com/int/classic-polished-silver-14539-307

Deep Thought

have a look at Parnis

I know this could induce a lot of comments, but cheap, cheerful and may have something quite near to the look

https://parnis.org

blue5000

OP do you want a sub second or is centre seconds ok?

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-seiko-srpc01-blue-cocktail-le-brand-new-%24499-4735093.html

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-presage-sakura-hubuki-starlight-cocktail-time-watches/

Seiko cocktail time /sarb/presage might scratch the itch for a week while you save, but if I were you I'd get involved on the forums, and buy a used Nomos.

Eoin

^ those dials look lovely
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-presage-sakura-hubuki-starlight-cocktail-time-watches/

Onecoolcookie

Cheers for all the suggestions guys!

Onecoolcookie

blue5000 wrote: »

OP do you want a sub second or is centre seconds ok?

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-seiko-srpc01-blue-cocktail-le-brand-new-%24499-4735093.html

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-presage-sakura-hubuki-starlight-cocktail-time-watches/

Seiko cocktail time /sarb/presage might scratch the itch for a week while you save, but if I were you I'd get involved on the forums, and buy a used Nomos.

Actually have an original Seiko cocktail time which gets plenty of wrist time!

So although they look great, probably looking for a bit more variety in my collection

art

Laco have a model called the azur 40, it doesn’t have the sub dial, nor is it in Nomos league obviously, but it is a blue dial Bauhaus style from a very reputable watch maker:
https://www.laco.de/en/watches/classics/azur-40

Seagull also have an option, likely to have a bit more of an industrial finish compared to the Laco but a good cheap way to get a sense of what you may actually like on your wrist:
https://www.seagullwatchstore.com/New-GT-FQ-M002-Automatic-Wrist-Rider-Watch-p/m002-stick-atlantic-blue.htm

Another without the sub second, without any second in fact, is from Zeno. This one’s quartz, which can be handy, and without the second no-one will know!
https://www.zeno-watch.ch/product/flat-flatline-2-blue/