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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig neomatik 3938.5mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig neomatik 3943 hoursh
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Ludwig neomatik 3950m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Ludwig neomatik 39$4,290
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
7mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
DUW 6101
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
50 hoursh
Jewels
27
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,290
$16,100

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39 for its elegant simplicity, balanced dial, and admirable finishing for the price. The watch is noted for its thinness and excellent proportions, with a dial that wears larger due to its dominance and long lugs. The in-house DUW 3001 automatic movement, featuring a small seconds complication and a power reserve of approximately 42-43 hours, is also a significant draw. One owner reports perfect timekeeping alongside METAS/COSC certified watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39 highly for its elegant design and in-house movement at a compelling price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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