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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
7.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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