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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine blackvsVario 1918 Pilot

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1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,030
$388

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date is noted for its well-finished, supple steel bracelet made of 145 parts and its ability to retain a minimalist Bauhaus design. It features the slim DUW6101 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and a forward/backward quick-date mechanism, offering 300m water resistance. Reviewers question its actual diving appropriateness due to the lack of a diving bezel, and its larger 42mm case size is debated as less "authentically Nomos." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date for its refined bracelet and enduring design despite its larger dimensions.

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.

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