Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue goldvsVario 1918 Pilot

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente neomatik blue gold35mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Tangente neomatik blue gold43 hoursh
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Tangente neomatik blue gold50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Tangente neomatik blue gold$4,250
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
6.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$388

Follow this matchup

Get a note when NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold vs Vario 1918 Pilot gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beauty and exceptionally thin case, with some finding the dial too busy. The in-house DUW 3001 movement is noted as a positive, though some variants lack lume and the clasp on the 39mm model can chafe. One owner found the Gold Neomatik Dore 18ct overpriced for its functionality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its aesthetic appeal and slim profile at its price point.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.