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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
7.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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