Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,320, against $3,320 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date — a $2,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 is rated to 300m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date carries a 42 hours-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date runs a manual (DUW 4101).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0

MSRP $1,320

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

130

MSRP $3,320

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C60 Atoll 30040mm

Tangente 38 date37.5mm

Power Reserve

C60 Atoll 30038h

Tangente 38 date42 hoursh

Water Resistance

C60 Atoll 300300m

Tangente 38 date30m

MSRP

C60 Atoll 300$1,320

Tangente 38 date$3,320

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

DUW 4101

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

38h

42 hoursh

Jewels

Complications

Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,320

$3,320

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, which reviewers note exceeds its price point, and its comfortable 40mm wearability. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to run close to COSC standards, and the "light catcher" case is frequently highlighted for its jewelry-like quality and beautiful dial that is better appreciated in person. One owner desires a larger 42mm size option, and some users flag a weak or missing anti-reflective coating on the crystal. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and value.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

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