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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
7.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
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
Spitfire LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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