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NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue is praised for its playful yet sophisticated dial with turquoise and gold minute markers that shift appearance with light, and its short, tucked-in lugs contribute to a less bulky wear. Owners appreciate its contemporary design and suitability for both office and casual settings. Some owners wish the Minimatik were 1-2mm larger, and its price is noted as high, with some difficulty in finding it in shops. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue highly for its unique dial and comfortable, less bulky wear.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Minimatik 39 date blue39.5mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Minimatik 39 date blue52 hoursh
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Minimatik 39 date blue50m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Minimatik 39 date blue$3,730
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
7.5mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
40mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4601
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
80h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,730
$550
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