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Hamilton American Classic Boulton MechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical for its smooth winding action and hacking seconds, with the absence of a date complication being a frequently noted positive. The watch is also lauded for its cool aesthetic and interesting company heritage. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical highly for its user-friendly mechanical movement and distinctive style.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Mechanical34mm
Tangente 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Mechanical80h
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Mechanical50m
Tangente 3350m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Mechanical$1,075
Tangente 33$2,440

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
32.8mm
Thickness
11.2mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-50
Nomos DUW 4001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$2,440
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