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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 datevsZelos Comet 39

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Tangente 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 38 date
MSRP $3,320
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 38 date37.5mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 38 date42 hoursh
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Tangente 38 date30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Tangente 38 date$3,320
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4101
ETA/Peseux 7001
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,320
$2,499

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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.

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.

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