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NOMOS Glashütte TangentevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente35mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente53 hoursh
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Tangente50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Tangente$2,620
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
6.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,620
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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