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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 dorévsVario 1918 Pilot

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1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold 33 doré32.8mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold 33 doré53 hoursh
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold 33 doré30m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Tangente gold 33 doré$12,500
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
32.8mm
40mm
Thickness
6.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
45mm
Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Miyota 8N33
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$388

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré is praised for its classic Bauhaus design and exceptionally thin 6.9mm case. Owners widely describe the watch as "incredible" and "lovely." However, some find the gold accents subtle, and one owner noted they would not purchase it for $13k, citing other watches that offer more functionality for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré for its elegant, thin design, though its value proposition at its price point is debated.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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