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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 datevsLongines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Tangente 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 38 date
MSRP $3,320
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 38 date37.5mm
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 38 date42 hoursh
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Tangente 38 date30m
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Tangente 38 date$3,320
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
L891.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
72h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,320
$2,600

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

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