Aigi Watches Midnight SunvsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Midnight Sun at true scale

Midnight Sun

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra at true scale

Tetra Terra

Diameter

28mm

29.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

40.5mm

Thickness

6.4mm

lowest

6.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

53h

MSRP

$186

lowest

$2,930

Movement

Quartz

Nomos DUW 4001

Case

6 specs
Diameter
28mm
29.5mm
Thickness
6.4mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
40.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Red
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$186
$2,930
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Midnight Sun

The Aigi Watches Midnight Sun is praised by some for its dial's triangular texture, which catches light beautifully and offers more character than photos suggest, reminiscent of Grand Seiko dials. However, owners are split on its dimensions, with some criticizing a 43mm diameter and 49mm lug-to-lug as chunky, while others find the specs and looks fair for the $199 Kickstarter price, especially for a first automatic watch. One owner reported receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Watches Midnight Sun positively for its attractive dial at the price, provided the financial outlay is not significant.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra for its Bauhaus dial aesthetics, refined design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability on smaller wrists and the elegant, thin case. The watch is frequently lauded for its in-house movement and finishing. Some reviewers note that the needle hands can affect legibility, and one owner dislikes the generic buckle and the tendency for the grey suede strap to get dirty easily. The 29.5mm case is preferred by some for its wearability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra highly for its unique design and excellent value proposition.