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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33vsZelos Comet 39

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 3332.8mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Tangente 3350m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Tangente 33$2,440
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
32.8mm
39mm
Thickness
6.5mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
39mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
ETA/Peseux 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
0h
Jewels
17
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,440
$2,499
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