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Fears Redcliff 39.5vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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Redcliff 39.5
FearsRedcliff 39.5
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Redcliff 39.539.5mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Redcliff 39.540h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Redcliff 39.515m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Redcliff 39.5$2,458
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
37.5mm
Thickness
20mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
15m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Date Pewter Grey
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
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
$2,458
$2,570

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What people say

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Fears Redcliff 39.5

The Fears Redcliff 39.5 is widely praised for its slim 9.95mm case, versatile "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" appeal, and elegant dial finishing. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability and understated elegance, with one owner finding its finishing, dial, and movement regulation (0 to +5 sec/day) compelling. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement, a 39.5mm stainless steel case with 150m water resistance, and a screw-down crown. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -20 sec/day requiring service, while another noted 0 to +5 sec/day. Some find its size slightly large for slender wrists, and opinions differ on the new baton markers compared to the original pipette style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Redcliff 39.5 highly for its refined finishing and versatile, slim profile 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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