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Spinnaker HullvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Tangente35mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Tangente53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Tangente50m
MSRP
Hull$159
Tangente$2,620

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
15mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
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
$159
$2,620

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

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