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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33vsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 3332.8mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 3353 hoursh
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tangente 3350m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Tangente 33$2,440
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
32.8mm
40mm
Thickness
6.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
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
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,440
$279

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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