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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsZelos Comet 39

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Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
7.4mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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