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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
Tangomat GMT
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat GMT
MSRP $5,740

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
Tangomat GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
Tangomat GMT42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
Tangomat GMT30m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
Tangomat GMT$5,740

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$5,740

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What people say

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Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT for its elegant Bauhaus design, detailed finishing, and true in-house GMT movement, with many considering it excellent value. The watch's simplicity and user-friendly world time dial are highlighted as refreshing departures from busy designs. Some owners find the 40mm case wears larger than expected, and the GMT function, which uses a disk adjusted by a pusher, is noted as requiring manual adjustment and can be less convenient than a traditional hour hand for some users. One owner reported a daily accuracy drift of 25-35 seconds, while another experienced accidental pressing of the timezone pusher. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT highly for its unique in-house GMT complication and refined aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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