Which is cheaper, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium?

At MSRP the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $3,700 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium — a $2,201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) wears larger at 44mm versus 38.3mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium — a 5.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is rated to 300m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium carries a 43 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE).

What movement does the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) uses the Seiko NH35 and the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium uses the DUW 5001.

Side by side

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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MSRP $1,499

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

603

MSRP $3,700

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm

Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm

Power Reserve

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h

Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh

Water Resistance

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m

Tangomat ruthenium30m

MSRP

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Tantalum LE

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

DUW 5001

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$3,700

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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