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NOMOS Glashütte TangentevsVaer Atlas

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Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente35mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Tangente53 hoursh
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Tangente50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Tangente$2,620
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
6.2mm
11mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,620
$699

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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