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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $4,850

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
MASTER COLLECTION40mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
MASTER COLLECTION$4,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
7.4mm
9.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
21mm
Finish
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
L888.5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
72h
Jewels
42
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$4,850

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, heritage-inspired design with engraved Breguet numerals, and dial textures, offering tremendous value. Owners appreciate its dressy, thin profile and the use of ETA movements, with specific models featuring triple-date, annual calendar, or moonphase chronograph complications. Some reviewers note the subdial cutting off the "7" on the Small Seconds model, the lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet for a perfect fit, and a somewhat homogenous case finishing. The 30m water resistance on the Annual Calendar is considered light, and the traditional styling is not as popular as sport watches. The Master Collection Chronograph is lauded for its classic, vintage styling. Overall, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its value and classic dress watch aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The movement accuracy is consistently praised. Reviewers noted the elegant and timeless design.

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