Defakto MonovsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue
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Measurements
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Mono
Tangente 38 midnight blue
Diameter
40mm
37.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
lowest
47.7mm
Thickness
6.6mm
lowest
6.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
53h
MSRP
n/a
$2,570
Movement
Ronda 712
Nomos DUW 4001
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Defakto Mono is praised for its awesome, super minimalist design, with one owner finding it a versatile everyday/business-casual watch useful for weekends and holidays. However, it requires concentration to tell the specific time and is best suited for casual wear rather than daily use, though its minimalist style is appreciated. One owner noted a very light mark on the dial just above the center. Overall, owners appreciate the Defakto Mono for its minimalist style and versatility, despite its casual wear suitability.
Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding DUW 4001 movement. The 37.5mm case is noted to wear larger than its dimensions suggest, and the galvanized white silver-plated dial with tempered blue steel hands contributes to its appeal. Some owners find the understated design lacks immediate captivating appeal, suggesting patience for its aesthetic to grow. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue highly for its elegant German design and comfortable wearability.
The slim 6.9mm case and 47.8mm lug-to-lug measurement provide a comfortable fit. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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