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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
7.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
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
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
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
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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