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Praesidus Neptune 44vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neptune 4444mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Neptune 4440h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Neptune 44200m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Neptune 44$550
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
37.5mm
Thickness
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Patina
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
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
$550
$2,570

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What people say

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Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

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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