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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 3332.8mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 3353 hoursh
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Tangente 3350m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Tangente 33$2,440
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
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
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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