Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $2,520 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat — a $2,022 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat — a 7.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 43 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat runs a manual caliber (Alpha | manual), while the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 8315).

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karatvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat

126

MSRP $2,520

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tangente 33 karat32.8mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Tangente 33 karat43 hoursh

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Tangente 33 karat50m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Tangente 33 karat$2,520

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

Steel

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Alpha | manual

Miyota 8315

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

43 hoursh

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,520

$498

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente's vintage, preppy aesthetic, with the 33mm version's smaller size making its polished case reflections less showy and more eye-catching. The power reserve on this model is 44.5 hours. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 33mm not much smaller than the 35mm, while others note that the long lugs can make even smaller models wear larger, potentially posing an issue for wrists around 6 inches.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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