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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
7.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Bronze
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
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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