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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight bluevsZelos LT Carbon

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LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
40mm
Thickness
6.7mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Carbon
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 9133
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,570
$449

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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