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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
7.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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