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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38.3mm
Thickness
7.4mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
DUW 5001
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
43 hoursh
Jewels
42
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$3,700

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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