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CWC 6BB-WRvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37.5mm
Thickness
14.9mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$2,570

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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