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Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series36mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series72h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series100m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series$950
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.3mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.4mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R51
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$3,700

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by silk and elegantly curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the value proposition under $1,000, the comfortable wearability due to case proportions and slim appearance, and the robust 100m water resistance on several models. The 72-hour power reserve from the 6R51 or 6R55 automatic movements is a consistent positive note. However, one owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying by another. Accuracy figures for the 6R55 movement range from +25/-15 seconds per day to within -15/+25 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exquisite dial work and strong value at its price point.

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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