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Seiko AlpinistvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpinist39.5mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13.2mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
70h
43 hoursh
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,700

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What people say

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Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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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