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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13.7mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
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
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$3,700

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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 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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