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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 3332.8mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Tangente 3350m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Tangente 33$2,440
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
32.8mm
38mm
Thickness
6.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
38mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,440
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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