Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente or the Typsim Architect?

At MSRP the Typsim Architect is the cheaper of the two at $999, against $2,620 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente — a $1,621 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente or the Typsim Architect?

The Typsim Architect wears larger at 36mm versus 35mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente or the Typsim Architect?

The Typsim Architect is rated to 100m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente run compared to the Typsim Architect?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente runs a manual caliber (Nomos DUW 4001), while the Typsim Architect runs a automatic (Sellita SW300-1).

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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MSRP $2,620

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MSRP $999

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tangente35mm

Architect36mm

Power Reserve

Tangente53 hoursh

Architect—

Water Resistance

Tangente50m

Architect100m

MSRP

Tangente$2,620

Architect$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Acrylic

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

White

Black Gilt

Indices

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Nomos DUW 4001

Sellita SW300-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,620

$999

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